Earthwork Quantity Calculation AI
AI calculation of cut and fill quantities for site grading and earthwork.
Definition
Earthwork Quantity Calculation AI analyzes existing and proposed topography to calculate cut and fill quantities for site grading. It optimizes grading designs to balance earthwork, minimize hauling, and reduce costs while meeting site drainage and accessibility requirements.
In Depth
Earthwork quantities — cut volumes, fill volumes, and the net import or export of material — drive both the cost estimate and the construction schedule for site work. AI calculates these quantities from survey data and grading plans with higher accuracy and faster turnaround than traditional cross-section methods.
The calculation compares the existing grade surface (from the survey) against the proposed grade surface (from the grading plan) to determine the cut and fill volumes across the site. AI handles the common complications — rock excavation quantities (where the geotechnical boring data indicates rock within the excavation depth), unsuitable soil removal, structural fill placement, and topsoil stripping and stockpiling.
Examples
Calculating cut and fill volumes
Optimizing mass haul diagrams
Balancing site earthwork
Nomic Use Cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
Earthwork Quantity Calculation AI analyzes existing and proposed topography to calculate cut and fill quantities for site grading. It optimizes grading designs to balance earthwork, minimize hauling, and reduce costs while meeting site drainage and accessibility requirements.
Calculating cut and fill volumes. Optimizing mass haul diagrams. Balancing site earthwork.
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