<p><p><strong>Reference(s):</strong></p><p><em>Capachi (1991)<br>Christopher et al. (2010)<br>Monahan (1994)<br>Trenter (2001)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>The site should be surveyed in order to document excavated areas and record fill placement elevations. Surveying is considered to be the standard for determining excavation and fill quantities during construction.</p><p><strong>Accuracy and Precision</strong></p><p>Survey control allows for documentation of volumes during excavation.</p><p><strong>Adequacy of Coverage</strong></p><p>With survey control present on most state transportation department projects, documenting excavated areas by survey control provides a precise tool to establish quantities.</p><p><strong>Implementation Requirements </strong></p><p>Survey control is commonly used by all transportation departments and highway contractors.</p><p><strong>General Comments</strong></p><p>Survey control is an essential part of monitoring excavation and replacement.</p></p>