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Estimating Concrete and Rebar
Estimating Concrete and Rebar
Course objectives
Correctly setting up an estimate Calculating the perimeter Setting up the concrete foundation takeoff Calculating concrete labor and material costs
Provide HO #1
Add perimeter (48 + 48 + 26 +26) = 148.0 ft. or 2(L + W) 148.0 ft x 8.0 ft x 0.83 ft = 982.72 cf.
Sectioning
Breaks construction down into smaller pieces More accurate More time consuming Use where large volumes of concrete required, but unusual angles, etc.
Sectioning red 2) 24.33 ft x 8.0 ft x 0.83 ft = 323.10 cf. blue 2) 48.0 ft x 8.0 ft x 0.83 ft = 637.44 cf. sum = 960.54 cf
Centerline length
Avoids adding corners twice Most common method in commercial wk
Useful for conc., rebar, walls, etc.
Formula to know:
Outside Building line length or perimeter (4 * thickness or width of any given strip)
SOL = Po (4T)
Complete in-class activity #1 calculate the amount of footing concrete required
Calculating Rebar
Rebar weight per linear foot See text (pg. 133 for splicing req.
Calculating formwork
2 Types
Structural (concrete) formwork
Foundations Walls Columns Beams
Refer to HO#1 Calculate the formwork and concrete required for the wall
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Course objectives
Correctly setting up an estimate Calculating the perimeter Setting up the concrete foundation takeoff Calculating concrete labor and material costs