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Strata, Over-Ex & Related Functions

Day 3 Seminar Handbook Table of Contents (Final)

Notices

Quick Reference

Seminar Outline

A Toolbox for Creating Earthwork Models

AGTEK Site Modeling Products Compared

Modeling Subsurface Strata Materials

Strata Modeling Overview
Sample Strata Bore Map and Logs
Strata Template Entries
Strata Borehole Entries
Editing Bore Holes, Break Lines, and Template
Strata Interpolation Options
Freeze (Lock) Strata Surface Models
Strata Volume Calculations
Strata Volume Reporting
Rock Undercut Volumes (Cut Area Method)
Viewing Strata Cut Maps
"Stripping" the Top Strata Material
Volume of a Strata Seam

Balancing Onsite Cut and Fill

Identifying Work Areas with the Cut-Fill Lines Utility

Stripping Area Conflict at Strata Cut
Rock Undercut Areas
Stripping Areas by Cut/Fill Depth
Waste Areas by Depth of Cover

Modeling Vertically-Staged Earthwork

Overview of Available Modeling Tools
Rock Undercut Volumes (Subtraction Method)
Three Approaches to an Unsuitable Soil Undercut
Use the Transfer Design/Subgrade Utility
Use the New Surface Function
Use the Stage Over-Ex Utility
Modeling for Retaining Wall Over-Ex and Backfill
Use Lowest Surface Utility for Diff Surface
Use Stage Over-Ex Utility for Cut Surface
Calculate Excavation and Backfill Volumes
Calculate Wall’s Face Area for Backfill Adjust
Variable-Depth Removal of Expansive Clay
Use Cut-Fill Lines for Removal Transition
Use Stage Over-Ex for Compound Surface
Calculate and Evaluate Volumes

Appendix A – How to Get Help, Training, Program Updates

Getting Help
Getting Trained
Getting Program Updates

Appendix B – Keyboard Shortcuts

CAD Transfer Model
Edit Mode
Entry Mode
Profile View Mode
Plan View Mode
3D View Mode
Volume Report Mode
Haul Report Mode
Print Preview Mode

Appendix C – Download and Use Seminar Training Files

Appendix D – Manually Creating a "Lowest Surface"

Appendix E - "Painting" Balance Regions for Haul Planning

Data Entry
Editing
Haul Lines and Horizontal Haul Report
Horizontal Slice Report
Additional Notes & Manipulations
Non-Linear Haul Information
Strata Volumes at Balance Regions

About the Author and Seminar Instructor

Seminar Attendee Survey

Tear-Out Plan Sheet for Modeling Subsurface Strata Exercise

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