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Approach Embankment
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Definition
Engineered fill forming the road approach to the bridge.
- Class kind
- component
- Abstract
- no
- Depth
- 2
- Origin
- reference source
- Ontology
- engineering-reference-book.bridge v1.0.0
- Aliases
- Approach Fill, Road Embankment
- Abbreviations
- —
- Last changed
- 7/27/2026, 2:50:05 PM
Identification
- Positive labels
- Approach Embankment, Approach Fill, Road Embankment
- Negative labels
- —
- Visual features
- sloped earth profile; layered fill hatch
- Min identity clues
- 2
Evidence
- Preferred views
- plan, profile, cross_section
- Evidence types
- view, detail, schedule, note, dimension, level, section_callout
- Source trace required
- yes
Measurements (4)
| Name | Symbol | Unit | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | L | m/mm | required |
| Cross-sectional Area | A | m2/mm2 | required |
| Material Type | MAT | — | required |
| Slope | SLOPE | ratio/percent | optional |
Relationships (2)
- retained_by
bridge.substructure.abutment_system - placed_on
bridge.ground_system
BOQ items (1)
| Item code | Formula | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
bridge.earthwork.embankment.volume | A_avg * L | volume | m3 |
Validation
- Blocking if missing
- yes
- Human review allowed
- yes
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Provenance
- Basis
- engineering_reference
- Project values included
- no
Children (0)
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