final Flashcards
1
Q
What is considered a least expensive project? (in terms of C/F)
A
Cut and fill are balanced
2
Q
what is the objective of earthwork calculations?
A
Determining the Volume
3
Q
two methods for determining area?
A
trapezoidal and end area methods
4
Q
two methods for determining volumes?
A
average end area and prismoidal method
5
Q
true or false: material volume increases during excavation?
A
flase, decreases (shrinkrage)
6
Q
place where soil is stored for later use
A
borrow pits
7
Q
what are mass haul diagrams used for?
A
graphical representation of earthwork volumes
