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This cheat sheet provides essential information for cost engineers regarding concrete mixing ratios, site preparation, measurements, and formulas. It includes details on concrete classes, density, safety reminders, and quick reference conversions. Additionally, it offers tips for accurate calculations and unit conversions.

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Cost estimate

This cheat sheet provides essential information for cost engineers regarding concrete mixing ratios, site preparation, measurements, and formulas. It includes details on concrete classes, density, safety reminders, and quick reference conversions. Additionally, it offers tips for accurate calculations and unit conversions.

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COST ENGINEER CHEAT SHEET

1. CONCRETING

- Mix Ratios (Cement:Sand:Gravel)

- Class A -> 1:2:4 (3500 psi)

- Class B -> 1:2.5:5 (3000 psi)

- Class C -> 1:3:6 (2500 psi)

- Cement Bags per 1m³ Concrete (40kg bags)

- Class A -> ~6-7 bags

- Class B -> ~5.5-6 bags

- Class C -> ~5 bags

- Volume Formula

Volume = Length x Width x Thickness

- Concrete Density

- Wet concrete = 2400 kg/m³

- Cement density = 1440 kg/m³

- Slump Test -> checks workability

- Curing Time -> min 7 days, full strength at 28 days

2. SITE BASICS

- Site Preparation Steps:

1. Clearing -> debris, trees

2. Excavation -> for footing, foundation

3. Backfilling -> compacting soil after foundation

4. Compaction -> improves bearing capacity

- Safety Reminders

- PPE -> helmet, vest, boots, gloves

- Excavation slope (benching/shoring to avoid collapse)


3. MEASUREMENTS & FORMULAS

- Area:

A_rectangle = L x W

A_triangle = (1/2) x base x height

A_circle = pi r^2

- Perimeter:

P_rectangle = 2(L + W)

C_circle = 2pi r

- Volume (Slab, Footing):

V=LxWxH

- Paint/Coating Estimation:

Liters = Total Area / Coverage per liter

- Concrete Weight:

W = V x density

4. QUICK REFERENCE

- 1 cubic meter (m³) concrete ~ 2400 kg

- 1 bag cement (40kg) ~ 0.028 m³ cement content

- 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 0.0254 m

- Rebar overlap = ~40 x diameter (common rule)

TIPS:

- Watch for unit conversions

- Write given data first

- Estimate + double-check your volume/area answers

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