Example 10.6 An embankment is to be formed with its centre line on the surface (in the form of a plane) on full dip of 1 in 20. If the formation width is 40 ft and formation height are 10, 15, and 20 ft at intervals of 100 feet, with the side slopes 1 in 2, calculate the volume between the end sections.

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1 in 20
1028
100'
100'
20/
15'
Fig. 10.27 Longitudinal section
40'
1 in 2
1 in 2
A₂
A₁
10'
15'
1 in 2
A₂
20'
Fig. 10.28 Cross-sections
A₁
10'
Transcribed Image Text:1 in 20 1028 100' 100' 20/ 15' Fig. 10.27 Longitudinal section 40' 1 in 2 1 in 2 A₂ A₁ 10' 15' 1 in 2 A₂ 20' Fig. 10.28 Cross-sections A₁ 10'
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