This 3-sentence summary provides an overview of the key details from the document: The document is an Indian Standard from 1992 that outlines a method of measurement for earthwork done by mechanical appliances like tractors, dozers, and scrapers in building and civil engineering works. It establishes classifications for different types of soils, general rules for measurement, and methods for measuring excavation, embankments, leads, lifts, and removing trees. The standard aims to provide a uniform methodology for measuring earthwork performed using mechanical equipment.