To create a mass haul diagram, the following items must be available. These diagrams are used as an aid in balancing earthwork. The majority of these equipments are used in road excavation and earthmoving haulingsome of them. Assume an 18 mph haul speed and a 22 mph return speed. These two values can be obtained from the mass diagram. Nov 15, 2017 the mass haul and zero line buttons allow you to control the line style and color of the basic graphic items as shown in the figure below. Section 303 earthwork design wyoming department of. The total cutminusfill is plotted at each station directly below the profile plot. The vertical coordinates are cumulative volumes, plus or minus, from a line of line ofeach horizontal line representing an increment of 200 cubic yards. J1 worksheets a and form j1 1 2 3 4 6 5 14 15 16 7 9 10. Determine the total cost and the cost per cubic yard for the earthwork of the first balance point of the mass diagram in fig. Figure 1010 shows the values from the table of cumulative yardage plotted on a mass diagram.
Exhibit 8 calculate total haul as sum of individual rectangles. This is a quick example of how to estimate cut and fill mass balance for earthwork operations in construction. Compute the net earthwork values for each station, applying the appropriate shrink factor net cuts have a positive value, net fills have a negative value the value at the first station origin 0 plot the value of each succeeding station which equals the cumulative value to that point, i. Manual j forms used for load calculations figure 2. The mass diagram is used to find the cost of a project in terms of haul distance and yardage, to locate the areas for operation for various types of equipment, to establish the requirements for. Its xaxis represents the distance in stations, while the y axis represents the cumulative volume the algebraic sum of excavations and embankment between any selected points after correction due to soil condition. Click inside the chart window to highlight the chart, right click, and select select data. Calculation of average or free haul the two values you need for the calculation of average or free haul are an area and a volume. Example calculations montana department of transportation. This is essentially a plot of cumulative volume of soil against distance along the road, often called the chainage. It is, in fact, using the mass ordinate for the data line. Earth fill and excavation yardage must be entered and calculated on separate spreadsheets. This pdf file includes bookmarks providing an overview of the document.
Any horizontal line on mass diagram is a balance line within balance line cut fill. Page 368 colorado department of transportation chapter 12 volumes and mass haul diagram a practical guide for using inroads xm 9. Cut volumes are taken to be positive and fill volumes to be negative. The benefits of using the spreadsheet for developing the mass haul diagram are that the data is directly tied to the summary, hand calculated quantities are easily included in the diagram, and the diagram. An innovative mass haul diagram development for highwayearthwork. To graphically check the ssdon the roadway profile with the guardrail, draw the profile for the area of the horizontal curve which in this case includes a crest vertical curve. This spreadsheet uses the any level method coordinate method to compute the end area of the embankment or excavation at a given station. Surveying lecture notes free haul, overhaul, and mass haul. This exercise teaches how to compute the proposed cross section endarea volumes and generate a mass haul diagram. Overhaul the authorized hauling of excavation beyond the specified free haul distance. This manual treats in detail all that you will need to know about the manual n for commercial load calculations. Compute the net earthwork values for each station, applying the appropriate shrink factor net cuts have a positive value, net fills have a negative value the value at the first station origin 0 plot the value of each succeeding station which equals the cumulative.
Earthwork calculation spreadsheet the spreadsheet any level method is used to compute the volume of earthwork. Include adds the material to the volume calculation, exclude does not add the material to the volume calculation. Surveying lecture notes free haul, overhaul, and mass. Overhaul the authorized hauling of excavation beyond the specified free haul. Download as pptx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Mass haul diagram and overhaul volume m3 km i am working with the mass haul diagram in c3d2009 and have it all set up to calculate my free haul using a m free haul distance. Mass haul diagram is usually used to calculate the average haul, free haul between two given balance points and also the average or free haul for the entire project area. Gls458 basic engineering survey rap2202b madam mimi diana bt ghazali. Click on the bookmark to quickly jump to any section in the file. Dip and strike volumes mass haul diagrams 10 setting out dimensional control 464 protection and referencing basic settingout procedures using coordinates technique for. Load and haul management bronnoy kalk as, norway n akselber g load 1 x cat 990 10 m3 bucket.
The mass haul view is the grid on which the mass haul line is drawn. Mass haul diagram and overhaul volume m3 km autodesk. The base worksheet file already contains data ranges that need to be revised. Iterations involving the computation of earthwork volume by average. It utilizes the predefined haul road routes, and the trucks from the haul fleet for analysis. Mass haul diagram is usually used to calculate the average haul, free haul between two given balance points and. Standard specifications for road and bridge construction and the construction manual unless. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.
Draw the top of guardrail profile at the correct height above the roadway profile. Calculate mass diagram assuming shrinkage 25% total cut 1 to 2 555. Use the mass haul diagram shown below to answer the following questions. The mass haul diagram is created using the data from the xsdata worksheet. The mass diagram does not account for different costs, such as excavation, embankment, load, borrow, and waste. We present a definition of an algorithm that uses a sequential pruning technique to compute balances of mass haul diagrams. From the data, draw a mass haul diagram using the scale below.
Creating a mass haul diagram a mass haul diagram looks like a profile but the ground line represents the amount of earthwork. Explain the method used in calculating the haulage of large volumes of earthwork for construction 3. Mhs is graphical representation of thevolume of cutting and filling sections in relation to their position on the site, and are widely used for linear construction like. The initial prompts are to select the beginning point and ending points for the truck route. This paper is on an innovative mass haul diagram development for highway earthwork in an electronics office via a general purpose application program approach as compared to tedious conventional hand methodology or using costly specific purpose application programs. An innovative mass haul diagram development for highway earthwork. To change the status of a material, in the mass ordinate cell of the desired material. Figure 2 mass haul diagram for example step 1 plot the mass haul diagram with the mass ordinate on the yaxis and the station on the xaxis. Unsuitable materials of a specified style can be removed from the existing surface for the entire construction limits over a specified station range. Expand all collapse all road standard drawings figure 35. The algorithm is more efficient than existing integer programming techniques and runs in level of complexity of olog n. Mass haul diagram is also useful as a source of information to the contractor about which way the earthwork is to be moved. To learn how to create a material list, see the creating. The mass diagram is an excellent method of determining waste or borrow volumes and can be adapted to show haul transportation considerations figure 6.
Typically, the mass diagram is plotted below a profile of the route, with the ordinate at any station representing the sum of the volumes of cut and fill up to that station. One method for determining such areas is the socalled. Firas asad b roadwork excavation and hauling equipments depending on the function and suitability, there is wide range of heavy equipment used in road construction, mainly in earthworks and paving. To use the average end area method, areas must be calculated for irregular polygons whose. Chapter 3 section 303 earthwork design 6 august, 2011 end area calculations. The mass haul diagram looks great and it hatches properly but i cant find anywhere in the program to output the resulting overhaul calculation. Below is an example of an endarea volume report with an exception. Aug 31, 2017 the manual n for commercial load calculation is designed to instruct contractors and others on how to meet the complicated new heating and air conditioning requirements for commercial buildings. Explain the methods used in the haulage of large volumes of earthwork calculation. In order to minimise material waste or borrow, it is necessary to produce what is called a mass haul diagram. Earthwork end area volume end area volume tool performs the traditional endarea volume calculation to compute cut, fill, and net volumes using a series of cross sections extracted along a previously defined alignment 1.
To use the average end area method, areas must be calculated for irregular polygons whose verti ces are defined by their elevations and distances from centerline. A mass haul diagram is a useful method to graphically represent the amount of material that will be cut and used for fill on any earthwork job, particularly for highway or railway projects. An example using the mass haul diagram below will be used. Future efforts can focus on using the algorithm for minimizing the overall cost of earthwork operations. Earthwork volume calculation sheet and mass diagra. Column 4 cut area ac,j fill in and calculate for each. You may have to turn on the bookmark function in your pdf. The shrinkage of soil weighs 2,250 lbcy in its natural state and 2,500 lbcy after compactionnote distance is 100 feet2plot the resulting mass diagram3estimate the average haul distance. Chapter 11 geometric design manual2002 mass haul diagram ethiopian roads authority page 111 11 e arthwork q uantities and m ass h aul d iagram 11.
Earthwork volume calculations don lee, consultant bentley global services. The mass diagram considers unidirectional earthwork only. Haul cycle time and efh calculations if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The mass diagram does not provide a real cost for a given design. Earthwork representation guidelines cflhd document providing a guide to the standard procedure for calculating and representing earthwork volumes in the plans. Engineering surveying theory and examination problems for students fifth edition. The distance within which there is a fixed price for excavating, hauling, and damping the materials regardless of the distance moved. Introduction mass haul diagrams mhd are used to compare the economicsof the various methods of earthwork. Haul diagram are that the data is directly tied to the summary, hand calculated quantities are easily included in the diagram, and the diagram updates automatically between design iterations as long as the total number of project cross sections does not change. Developing an efficient algorithm for balancing masshaul.
It is a diagram provides a suitable means for studying haul and overhaul to compute the total payment. Select endarea volumes from the dialog box explorer. Chapter 12 earthwork calculations 942015 workflow 9. The mass haul line represents the free haul and overhaul volumes in cut and fill conditions along an alignment. May 17, 2008 a masshaul diagram is a useful method to graphically represent the amount of material that will be cut and used for fill on any earthwork job, particularly for highway or railway projects. The free haul distance and over haul distance are controlled by the fields on the right.
Earthwork volume calculation sheet and mass diagram. He was a journeyman electrician, master electrician, and electrical contractor. Mdt road design manual appendix k example calculations 6. Plot mass haul diagram this diagram is not used by modot.
The plot can be to any scale, depending on the quantities involved. Grading summary spreadsheet cflhd spreadsheet used to generate the grading summary, mass haul diagram, and miscellaneous summaries. In 1974, mike realized there was a need for quality electrical training and opened mike holt. During the load calculation, the designer has to account for every source of heat gain or heat loss. Haul cycle analysis this command combines the haul routes and the haul fleet and calculates the time and distance of all the possible travel routes. Chapter 12 volumes and mass haul diagram a practical guide for using inroads xm 6. It does not account for earthwork that could start on either end of the road. In this exercise, you will create a mass haul diagram that displays free haul and overhaul volumes for a project site.
What is the total volume volume of earthwork for the project. Nddot construction conference 2011 east conference. It is necessary to plan movement of excavated soil of work site from cuts to fill so that haul distance be minimum to reduce the cost of earthwork. Mike holt worked his way up through the electrical trade from apprentice electrician through electrical contractor, to become one of the most recognized experts in the world as it relates to electrical power installations. Jun 20, 2011 mass haul diagramsto construct the mass haul diagram manually. This is a curve representing cumulative volume of earthwork at any point on curve, the manner which earth to be removed. It illustrates the location of the mass balance points, the direction of haul, and the amount of earth to be taken to or from any location along the. Reading and using a mass hual diagram a mass haul diagram illustrates the accumulated al gebraic sum of the cubic yards of earthwork on a project.
Fm 5430001 chptr 3 surveys and earthwork operations. Exhibit 6 shows a mass diagram plot of the ordinates calculated in exhibit. We need to do load calculations in order choose equipment that will make an occupant comfortable and safe, and to keep energy costs down. The area you use is the area under the curve and the volume you use is the sum of the peaks and valleys on the diagram. The middle axis of the mass haul view is known as the balance line. The area you use is the area under the curve and the volume you use is the sum of the. Mass haul diagrams to construct the mass haul diagram manually.
Quantity estimation and masshaul diagram hendriwibowo. Its xaxis represents the distance in stations, while the yaxis represents the cumulative volume the algebraic sum of excavations and embankment between any selected points after correction due to soil condition. A selfloading scraper with a struck capacity of 15 cy will be used to excavate and haul the soil. An example using the mass haul diagram below will be used to. Average haul is the area of the mass diagram representing the number of cubic yard stations of haul between balance points divided by the ordinate of the mass which the yardage is hauled. Given freehaul distance is 600 m, balance line at 400 m3 of aggregate volume. An example using the mass haul diagram below will be used to illustrate the procedure for determining the amount of overhaul and cost estimation of such an operation. Mass diagrams or mass haul diagrams are plots of the cumulative volumes of cut and fill along an alignment.