cut & fill calculation software

[mattyt12]

has anyone had any experience or can recommend site cut and fill calculation software?

[facer_03]

If you use Sketchup there is the following plugin.

 

CutNfill    v2.0

Cut and Fill Software for SketchUp

 

http://sketchucation.com/plugin/760-tig-cutnfill

 

You have to join SketchUcation which is free to download the plugin.

In the evaluation version, you get 10 free uses, after which you will need to purchase a license.

 

YouTube  Video

BrockWorks, Inc.

 

[BrownTiger]

You can probably create a ruby macro for a simpler basement case. Or ask Joe_Carrick. May be he will create Macro of the Month

 

Standard Sq ft x room height - (terrain elevation)  divided by 27 = CY 

 

If you want more precise add 2' for trenching on each size.

 

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Very similar for slab

[mattyt12]

I did explore trying to use a macro or even just utilising the info in the terrain/terrain feature dialogues (creating an existing site and a copy for a modified site then comparing) but interestingly found;

- Terrains have an area value but no volume value in the dialogue box

- Terrain features do generate a volume value but its derived from the 2d polyline times by the height nominated in the dialogue, therefore the output is a box and not relative to the terrain data thus not giving a true volume of the terrain feature.

[BrownTiger]

> - Terrains have an area value but no volume value in the dialogue box

 

I believe because terrain is a surface located at particular elevation value and has no volume. Most excavation companie can not figure this out either

so a software works of elevatons: (Highest + lowest ) /2 * area