Options

Unclassified - This is the default classification. Select this when none of the other classifications apply, or when you do not need to compare the surface to another type of surface.

Mass earthwork prepped - Select this when the surface represents the uppermost surface of earthen materials other than proposed in-ground improvements (area-based site improvements with material layers), excluding topsoil replacement volumes, i.e. before topsoil replacement. Surfaces with this classification are typically selected when you run the Analyze Earthwork Balance command.

Original - Select this when the surface represents the current state of the site's topography, i.e. the original ground terrain. This type of surface is also known as "existing ground".

Work in progress -Select this when the surface represents the top of existing, earthen materials after topsoil stripping and beneath existing pavements, building foundations, etc., which may be slated for demolition.

Mass earthwork finished - Select when the surface represents the uppermost surface of earthen materials other than proposed, in-ground improvements, but including the volume of replaced topsoil, i.e. after topsoil replacement. This is usually the finished product for dirt-moving contractors. Surfaces with this classification are typically selected when you run the Analyze Earthwork Balance command.

Design - Select this when the surface represents the proposed surface of a project, typically running across the top of pavement, building pads, concrete sidewalks etc. In most cases, this is the surface defined by the contours and spot elevations on plans from the engineer. This type of surface is also known as "finished design".

As-built - Select this when the surface represents the completed project. Often this state is used to verify to an owner or regulatory agency that the site construction conforms to the plans. This type of surface is often measured using SCS900 site controllers in field data workflows.

Stockpile - Select this when the surface represents a storage area for earthwork material. This type of surface can be selected in the Earthwork Report. When you create a surface boundary, you can specify its usage as a stockpile.

Depression - Select this when the surface represents a hole where material has been removed. This type of surface can be selected in the Earthwork Report.