The cross-section notes shown below are for a ground

excavation.

STA 25+100 STA 25+150

7.85 0 8.45 x 0 10.7
1.90 3.2 2.3 2.90 2.6 y

1. Find x
2. Find y
3. Volume by end area method
4. Volume by prismoidal formula
5. Determine the prismoidal correction
STA 25+150
x 0 10.7
2.90 2.6 y

w/2 w/2
x 10.7
STA 25+100
7.85 0 8.45
1.90 3.2 2.3

w/2 w/2

7.85m 8.45m
STA 25+150
x 0 10.7
2.90 2.6 y

STA 25+100
7.85 0 8.45
1.90 3.2 2.3