This first course in the volumes series emphasizes calculation methods, especially for average end-area and prismoidal methods. Volumes from profiles are discussed as well as borrow pit volumes and digital elevation model height differencing. Problems are worked and a problem set is included for the learner. Solutions provided. Excellent for CST and FS exams. Running time 20 minutes.

You will learn…

• Various applications of earthwork in the construction process
• Theory and computations for average end-area and prismoidal methods
• Relative accuracies of the methods
• Concepts of volumes from profiles, borrow pit volumes, and digital elevation model differencing
• Computational methods using average end-area and prismoidal approaches