A structure is to be built with concrete with a minimum dimension of 0.2 m, minimum space between rebars of 40 mm, and minimum cover over rebars of 40 mm. Two types of aggregate are locally available, with maximum sizes of 19 and 25 mm, respectively. If both types of aggregate have essentially the same cost, which one is more suitable for this structure?

Q: If the required slump is 75 mm and the maximum aggregate size is 22.5 mm, what is the quantity of…

A: Given Data: Slump size = 75mm Aggregate Size = 22.5mm

Q: Define and discuss the following: (a) the terms maximum aggregate size and grading, as used in…

A: a) Maximum aggregate size: The concrete that is used for construction purposes contains about 70% of…

Q: Calculate the percent voids between aggregate particles that have been compacted by rodding, if the…

A: Given that, Dry rodded unit weight of aggregate :  γb=1161 kg/m3 ⇒72.5 lb/ft3 Bulk dry specific…

Q: Underground Stormwater storage aggregate basin: - Surface Area: 500 ft x 100 ft - Thickness: 6in…

A: The specifications for an underground stormwater storage aggregate basin are Surface Area: 500 ft x…

Q: Calculate the percent voids between aggregate particles that have been com-pacted by rodding, if the…

A: Given:  Dry unit weight yd = 1161 kg/m3 Specific gravity G = 2.639 To find: Percentage voids e = ?…

Q: Calculate the percent voids between aggregate particles that have been com- pacted by rodding, if…

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Q: For concrete production, we mix 625 kg of fine aggregate and 830 kg of coarse aggregate. The fine…

A: The moisture content is also known as water content-  It is defined as the ratio of the weight of…

Q: Based on the ASTM C33 standard for fine aggregate for Portland cement, what is the minimum…

A: Question askedis minimum percentage of aggregates that must pass the number 30 sieve in order to…

Q: 2. A sample of fine aggregate weighs 501.2 g when SSD and 491.6 g when OD. The flask weighs 540.6 g…

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Q: Calculate the absolute volume of fine aggregate in 2-CY of TDOT Class D concrete if fine aggregate…

A: W = 8470 lb  Ss = 2.607

Pricing Concrete Work

The concrete work in a project usually holds a high-end cost in terms of cost and value of the work. It becomes an important step in calculating the cost associated with concrete while preparing the project scale. The cost of making concrete depends on the cost of building materials, mixed materials, labor, and machinery. A concrete contractor builds structures from concrete, usually managing all the steps of the process from assembling ingredients to building a holding structure and preparing the mixture. This person or team oversees the delivery and unloading of goods to ensure that they are done properly. Nowadays, most of the concrete in the United States comes from manufacturers working abroad, usually with branches and plants within the provinces. Contributions can range from pre-mixed concrete to basic ingredients, the consumer company then mixes it. Many American-based concrete companies, however, offer concrete products, such as ballads, bricks, countertop, concrete pipe, and building products, as well as concrete construction and installation materials. This article covers both types of suppliers for this set of building materials.