This project involves calculating the storage volumes of two detention basins depicted on proposed design and as-built AutoCAD plans. The key deliverable is obtaining accurate volume measurements for comparison purposes. Specifically, the contractor will utilize the two AutoCAD files provided, one showing the proposed basin design and the second portraying the basins as ultimately constructed. By leveraging the dimensional and geometrical information embedded within the drawings, the volumes of each basin as designed and as built must be determined.
Given that the files are in AutoCAD format, the contractor should have proficiency in utilizing this program to extract the necessary details from the layering and coordinate systems employed. Various volume calculation techniques may be applied depending on the shapes depicted, such as surface area measurements, average end area method, or cross-sectional integrations. The preferred approach would maximize precision while minimizing manual calculation steps. Once obtained, the storage volumes for each basin and design scenario must be organized into a clear report or table detailing the findings.
This freelance project presents an opportunity to apply AutoCAD and technical drawing interpretation skills toward obtaining useful stormwater infrastructure specifications. By adopting an exacting approach and leveraging the software's capabilities, the contractor can deliver reliable results to aid downstream planning and verification efforts regarding the built project's conformance to its original intended storage capacities. Effective communication of the output will complete a valuable comparative analysis.
