Excavation Volume

Formula and source

Volume = L × W × D plus side-slope swell volume for OSHA-compliant slopes (Type A / B / C per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P).

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (Excavations).

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