A New Method of Calculating the Cubic Contents of Excavations and Embankments, by the Aid of Diagrams (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John C. Trautwine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484495917 ISBN 13: 9780484495912

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Unlock faster, more accurate cut-and-fill calculations with diagram-based methods.

This practical guide presents a simple, diagram-driven approach to determining cubic contents for excavations and embankments. It explains a widely useful rule that applies to many solid shapes and shows how to use diagrams to handle inclined or irregular ground without heavy math.

Designed for field and office work, the book combines explanations with ready-to-use diagrams and tabulated results. It emphasizes reliability, reduces calculation effort, and helps you test plans quickly.

• Clear, step-by-step methods for converting complex ground profiles into equivalent level cuttings.
• How to apply the prismoidal formula in railroad and road projects with practical guidance.
• Examples that illustrate when to rely on diagrams and when a drawn section is needed.

Ideal for engineers, surveyors, and construction professionals who need dependable cubic-yard estimates on public works projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484495917
• ISBN 13: 9780484495912
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64