Measurement of Highway Works

Symmons Madge Associates Ltd.
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, Glasgow, Slough, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Measurement of earthworks in civil engineering always appears to be seen as something of a "black art." This course addresses matters regarding the classification and measurement of earthworks materials under the Highways Method of Measurement.

Course Objectives:
To provide course delegates with an understanding of the mechanics of earthworks classification and measurement using the Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW).

Course Outline:
The course is structured into the following four elements:

1) Classification

Why classify the materials?
Who classifies the material?
Rules for the classification of material
2) Measurement

Weighting of levels
Bulking of materials
Hard excavation
3) Method of Measurement for Highway Works

The Earthworks Outline
Itemisation
Interface with Site Clearance and Demolition
Relationship between excavation, deposition and importation of materials
Processing of materials
4) Other Matters

Settlement of Embankments
The Earthworks Table
Mass Haul Diagrams
Record keeping ...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:01446 775959

School Address/Venue(s):

Vale Forge
North Road
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7DF
United Kingdom

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