Area and Volume

LESSON OBJECTIVE

3.1 Explain the methods of area and volume computation. 

3.1.1 Explain the following methods used in area and volume computation. 

a. Mathematical method 

b. Graphical 

c. Mechanical 

3.2 Apply area computation 

3.2.1 Show the area calculation using the following method 

a. Trapezoidal rule 

b. Simpson rule 

c. Mid Ordinate 

3.3 Apply volume computation 

3.3.1 Show the volume calculation using the following method 

a. End area 

b. Prismoidal 

c. Mid Area 

d. Spot height and excavation method 

3.4 Explain the concept of mass haul diagram 

3.4.1 List the usage of mass haul diagram in the scope of civil engineering. 

3.4.2 Define the terms related to mass haul diagram 

a. Haul 

b. Free haul 

c. Over haul 

d. Shrinkage 

e. Bulk 

f. Borrow