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Highway Geometric Design - Theory & Concepts - Mass Haul

Principles of cross-section elements, horizontal alignment, and vertical alignment.

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Mass Haul Diagram Simulator

Visualize cumulative earthwork volumes along the alignment.

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Interpretation: A rising line indicates excess cut material available for hauling forward. A falling line indicates a need for fill material. When the curve crosses the red zero-line, cut and fill volumes are exactly balanced at that station.