Technical Drawing - Exam Papers - Higher - 1996 - Building

Question 7

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The accompanying drawing shows ground contours at five-metre vertical intervals. ABC shows the outline of a proposed roadway. The roadway has the following specification:

(i) formation width is 15 m;
(ii) formation level at A is 105 m;
(iii) A to B is level, gradient B to C is 1 in 12 falling;
(iv) side slopes for cuttings 1 in 1;
(v) side slopes for embankments 1 In 2;

On the drawing supplied, show the earthworks necessary to accommodate the roadway.

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