area of the cross section.
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Compute the area of the cross section.

Transcribed Image Text:Analyze and solve all the given problems under Earthworks and Volumes. Write all your
complete illustrations if necessary and complete solutions to each problem. Use the
prescribed format for this requirements.
PROBLEM 1:
The following data pertains to a cross- section:
18 m
3 m
Formation width
Depth of cut at the midpoint of formation
Transverse slope on the right side of midpoint
Transverse slope on the left side of midpoint
Side slope
10 to 1
7 to 1
2.5 to 1
Compute the area of the cross section.
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