Mass calculation for earthworks
Soil mass calculation is the foundation of earthwork project cost estimation. Massoi automates mass calculation with AI — cut and fill masses, transportation quantities and structural layers from drawings.
What is mass calculation in earthworks?
Mass calculation in earthworks means calculating the quantities of soil, aggregates and other materials. It covers cut and fill masses, structural layer materials, pipe trench masses and transportation needs.
Earthwork mass calculation is particularly challenging because mass quantities are large and even small errors multiply into significant cost differences. A one percent error in cut mass can mean hundreds of extra transport loads.
Massoi has developed an AI solution that understands earthwork drawings and calculates masses automatically. This saves time, reduces errors and improves bid competitiveness.
What can AI calculate in earthworks?
Cut and fill masses
AI calculates soil cut and fill quantities from drawings. Automatically compares current and planned ground surfaces.
Transportation quantities
Calculate masses to be transported out and in, in tons and cubic meters. Estimate transportation costs realistically.
Structural layers
Road structures, fields and yard areas structural layers: filter layer, base course, sub-base and wearing course.
Pipe trenches
Sewer, water pipe and drainage lines: excavation quantities, fill masses, bedding gravel and pipe meters.
How mass calculation works with Massoi
Upload plans
Upload earthwork drawings: site plan, grading plan, cross-sections and pipe trench profiles. Supports PDF, DWG and IFC formats.
AI analyzes ground surfaces
The AI identifies current and planned ground surfaces, contour lines, structural layers and pipe lines. Cross-sections are analyzed automatically.
Masses are calculated
AI calculates cut and fill volumes, structural layer material quantities and pipe trench masses. Results are itemized by material and area.
Review and price
Review masses visually on the drawing. Add unit prices and calculate the total contract cost. Export results to Excel or create a bid directly.
Try mass calculation with your own drawings.
Earthwork mass types
Massoi calculates all the most common earthwork mass types:
Topsoil removal
Humus and topsoil removal masses in square meters and cubic meters.
Rock cutting
Blasting quantities in solid cubic meters, accounting for the loosening factor.
Soil cutting
Excavation masses itemized by soil type: clay, silt, sand, moraine.
Fill and compaction
Structural fills, embankment and retaining wall fills in cubic meters.
Structural layers
Filter, base, sub-base and wearing course: material quantities in tons and cubic meters.
Pipe trenches
Excavation masses, bedding gravel, initial fill and final fill on a per-meter basis.
Pavements
Asphalt masses, concrete paving and gravel areas in square meters and tons.
Surplus masses
Surplus masses for stockpiling or transport. Transport loads calculated.
Why AI-powered mass calculation?
More accurate bids
Accurate mass calculation leads to more competitive bids. No over- or under-pricing.
Visual traceability
Every mass is traceable to the drawing. See where the numbers come from.
Tailored for earthworks
Massoi understands the specifics of earthworks: soil type coefficients, compaction coefficients and waste percentage handling.
All formats
PDF drawings, DWG files, IFC models and even scanned drawings. One tool for everything.
Learning AI
AI learns from every project and continuously improves. Trained on thousands of real drawings.
Comparison and optimization
Compare different plan alternatives quickly. Optimize mass transfers and minimize transportation costs.
Who is mass calculation for?
Earthwork contractors
Calculate cut and fill masses quickly and accurately. Make competitive bids without weeks of manual calculation.
Infrastructure companies
Road, street and park construction masses. Structural layers, pavements and pipe trenches with one tool.
Design offices
Perform mass calculation as part of the design process. Provide the client with an accurate cost estimate alongside the plan.
Developers and clients
Verify contractor bids with your own mass calculation. Compare and negotiate based on facts.
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