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Volume of Earthwork is measured in cubic meters without any allowance for an increase in bulk. Check FAQs
Vearthwork =Lsection(Bd1)+(Sd12)+(Bd2)+(Sd22)2
Vearthwork - Volume of Earthwork?Lsection - Length of Road Section?B - Width of Formation Level?d1 - Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment?S - Side Slope?d2 - Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment?

Mean Sectional Area Method Example

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360.148Edit=20000Edit(10000Edit1201Edit)+(2Edit1201Edit2)+(10000Edit1600Edit)+(2Edit1600Edit2)2
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Mean Sectional Area Method Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vearthwork =Lsection(Bd1)+(Sd12)+(Bd2)+(Sd22)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vearthwork =20000mm(10000mm1201mm)+(21201mm2)+(10000mm1600mm)+(21600mm2)2
Next Step Convert Units
Vearthwork =20m(10m1.201m)+(21.201m2)+(10m1.6m)+(21.6m2)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vearthwork =20(101.201)+(21.2012)+(101.6)+(21.62)2
Next Step Evaluate
Vearthwork =360.14802
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vearthwork =360.148

Mean Sectional Area Method Formula Elements

Variables
Volume of Earthwork
Volume of Earthwork is measured in cubic meters without any allowance for an increase in bulk.
Symbol: Vearthwork
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Road Section
Length of Road Section is the total extent /stretch of the road.
Symbol: Lsection
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Formation Level
Width of Formation Level or roadway is the sum of the width of the pavement or carriageway including the separators if any and the shoulders.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment
Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment is the maximum distance between parallel sides of the c/s of the start portion of the embankment.
Symbol: d1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Side Slope
Side Slope is the graded area immediately adjacent to the graded roadway shoulder. Side slopes are provided on embankments and fill to provide stability for earthworks.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment
Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment is the maximum distance between parallel sides of the c/s of the end portion of the embankment.
Symbol: d2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Volume of Earthwork

​Go Mid Sectional Area Method
Vearthwork =Lsection(B(d1+d22))+Lsection(S(d1+d22)2)
​Go Prizmoidal Formula for Series of Cross-Section of Road
Vearthwork =Dconsecutive c/s3(A1st+Alast+4(Σ Odd areas)+2(Σ Even areas))
​Go Trapezoidal Formula for Series of Cross-Section of Road
Vearthwork =Dconsecutive c/sA1st+Alast+2(Σ Remaining areas)2

Other formulas in Quantity of Earthwork for Embankments category

​Go Sloping Surface Area of Embankment
Asloping=Lsectiondmean(S)2+1

How to Evaluate Mean Sectional Area Method?

Mean Sectional Area Method evaluator uses Volume of Earthwork = Length of Road Section*((Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment^2)+(Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment^2))/2 to evaluate the Volume of Earthwork, The Mean Sectional Area Method formula is defined as calculating the volume of earthwork by taking a mean of those sectional areas, and finally, we multiply obtained mean sectional area by length of road section to get total volume of earthwork. Volume of Earthwork is denoted by Vearthwork symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Sectional Area Method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Sectional Area Method, enter Length of Road Section (Lsection), Width of Formation Level (B), Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment (d1), Side Slope (S) & Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment (d2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Sectional Area Method

What is the formula to find Mean Sectional Area Method?
The formula of Mean Sectional Area Method is expressed as Volume of Earthwork = Length of Road Section*((Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment^2)+(Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment^2))/2. Here is an example- 360 = 20*((10*1.201)+(2*1.201^2)+(10*1.6)+(2*1.6^2))/2.
How to calculate Mean Sectional Area Method?
With Length of Road Section (Lsection), Width of Formation Level (B), Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment (d1), Side Slope (S) & Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment (d2) we can find Mean Sectional Area Method using the formula - Volume of Earthwork = Length of Road Section*((Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment^2)+(Width of Formation Level*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment)+(Side Slope*Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment^2))/2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Volume of Earthwork?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Volume of Earthwork-
  • Volume of Earthwork=Length of Road Section*(Width of Formation Level*((Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment+Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment)/2))+Length of Road Section*(Side Slope*((Height of Bank at Start Portion of Embankment+Height of Bank at End Portion of Embankment)/2)^2)OpenImg
  • Volume of Earthwork=Distance between Consecutive Sections/3*(Area of First Section+Area of Last Section+4*(Odd Areas Sum)+2*(Even Areas Sum))OpenImg
  • Volume of Earthwork=Distance between Consecutive Sections*(Area of First Section+Area of Last Section+2*(Remaining areas))/2OpenImg
Can the Mean Sectional Area Method be negative?
No, the Mean Sectional Area Method, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Sectional Area Method?
Mean Sectional Area Method is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Mean Sectional Area Method can be measured.
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