rior to starting any excavation project, what are two of the most important factors

Q: The total estimated duration of the mass excavation activities in an office building project is 40…

A: Duration of the project = 40 daysActivityTotal Volume to be excavated, yard3Unit priceActual Volume…

Q: What preparations are required before a field study can be conducted

A: We will solve this question in step no. 2

Q: If a trenching machine with an average digging speed of 3.6 ft/min is used to make a 1500 feet-long…

A: Given: Digging speed= 3.6 ft/min Trench length= 1500 ft Efficiency = 45 min per hour =0.75 To find :…

Q: List the two categories of site cleanup that have to be considered in an estimate, and describe how…

A: Site cleanup is generally divided into two categories, and each category have their own price value…

Q: The total estimated duration of the mass excavation activities in an office building project is 40…

A: Duration of the project = 40 daysActivityTotal Volume to be excavated, yard3Unit priceActual Volume…

Q: * Which of the following statement is not true about site clearing? Site clearing in rural area is…

A: To find out the false statement about the site clearing for highway.

Q: Net Cumulative Yardage 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 -1000 -2000 0 -3000 -4000 -5000 08.0 ○ 9.2 0 O None…

A: The mass haul diagram is the graphical representation of the cuts and fills where the x-axis…

Q: Describe the Burden Fluctuation method?

A: Burden Fluctuation method are also known as Allegheny technique or method. Allegheny technique…

Q: Define the concept Cross-Hole Sonic Logging.

A: for non destructive testing of drilled shaft and other concrete piles we used cross hole sonic…

Q: Explain the recommended construction practices to avoid detrimental differential settlement in large…

A: Displacement of the soil due to loading on the structure is said to be settlement. Settlements of…

Q: Identify five ways that poll construction may lead to inaccurate information

A: Introduction- One of the aesthetic concerns of all pool owners is the building of a swimming pool.…

Q: Explain about Sampling with a Scraper Bucket ?

A: Soil Exploration : Soil exploration consists of determining the profile of the natural soil deposits…

Q: B. Demolition is an everyday occurrence in the construction industry and on every construction site.…

A: The demolition of a structure involves different types of methods. The demolition of the structure…

Q: Net Cumulative Yardage 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 O -1000 -2000 -3000 -4000 -5000 $28,875.00…

A: The mass-haul diagram is given:Borrow cost, To find: The total borrow cost.It is determined using…

Q: Penetration testing reports should clearly document conclusions. What are three additional areas…

A: Solution: Penetration test reports are crucial because they provide you with a structured summary of…

Q: What do they mean about cradle-to-grave? Cradle-to-gate? Cradle-to-cradle? Explain what they are…

A: Solution: 1. Cradle-to-grave: This is a kind of analysis that defines the life cycle assessment…

Q: A company that manufactures pulse Doppler insertion flow meters uses the Straight Line method for…

A: Given: First cost = $120000 Salvage value = $16500 Life = 3year Required : Depreciation charge and…

Q: How does exploratory testing vary from other types of testing and what are those differences?

A: Exploratory testing is a method for evaluating software that is frequently defined as concurrent…

Q: Why is it important for an estimator to be knowledgeable of the OSHA requirements regarding…

A: Solution:  An estimator must be knowledgeable of OSHA's safety rules and regulations for excavations…

Q: The following net accumulations were calculated. The free haul area begins at station 4+30 and…

A: Stations are horizontal measurements along the centerline (also called baselines) of a project.…

Q: What are the roles of a Quantity Surveyor in the contractual arrangements of a construction project?

A: The person who has adequate knowledge and in charge of the construction cost from the start of the…

Q: Conduct a lock-out and tag-out activity in the oil rig to repair the drilling equipment and…

A: lock out and tag out process is used for safety of  workers . it is used to check for the whether…

Q: the excavation works include Select one: a. filling works b. cutting works c. disposal d. all the…

A: Excavation work includes

Q: Define the term Preconstruction Operations?

A: Pre-construction operation:

Q: Does either the method of limits or the staircase method offer a better operational definition of…

A: 1.Answer In Fechner's Method of limits, threshold is defined as the average of the points on each…

Q: Q. 2 What is meant by reclamation of a water logged land; write a detail note?

A: Other extensive rehabilitation centers in the desert or near the desert for irrigation are found in…

Q: What is the effect of ILLEGAL DUMPING and GROUND CONTAMINATION?

A: Because of illegal dumping not on a proper site creates environment pollution which is which is not…

Q: Upon completion of all preliminary stages of a project (design development and detail design), the…

A: Tendering process It is process in construction for submitting scheme to take up the construction…

Q: 1. Enumerate 5 factors that has an impact on project cost. 2. Give 3 examples of a Direct Cost of a…

A: 1. Enumerate 5 factors that has an impact on project cost. Answer:- Complexity of Design and…

Q: What are the five steps of a preliminary investigation?

A: Preliminary investigation- Gathering information about the type of structure to be built and its…

Q: What are the environmental impacts and mitigation strategies associated with large-scale land…

A: In case you are not satisfied with what I provided above (or you just want to get some more ideas in…

Q: The cost of building usually includes all of the following except a. any renovating or remodeling…

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Q: The total estimated duration of the mass excavation activities in an office building project is 40…

A: Expected time of completion = 40 daysTime completed = 18 daysActual excavated volume = 8400 (cubic…

Q: When does a Notice of Project need to be completed?

A: Beginning of the work When labor and material cost exceeds  $50,000 When the trench is more than…

Q: What is shovel productivity? What is  factored into shovel productivity?

A: shovel productivity- It is defined as the productivity of a shovel that can produce maximum output…

Q: What is the optimum number of punchlists for a building project? 3 4 1 2

A: Punchlists: A punch list is also known as a snag list. Punchlist is a set of documents that are…

Q: Qn1.) Expound the procurement and disposal methods available to public entities to solicit bids.

A: Public entities have different acquirement and removal techniques accessible to solicit bids. These…

Q: 1. Given the following construction progress chart, calculate the weekly cumulative progress and…

A: The following are the given information. Operation Hours 1. Clear and Grubbing 1625 2.…

Q: Why is it important for the estimator to carefully examine the site of the work before the estimate…

A: Brief concept- The main function of the estimator is to prepare a detailed estimate for the projects…

Q: . Should dam be removed & What are the most important factors in planning to re

A: Over time some dams become less economically viable. As sediment accumulates behind a dam, the…

Q: Please provide the following details: · Specific project examples with a description of the…

A: The question is asking for specific examples of water control structure design projects. It seeks…

Q: Prior to an excavation project beginning, what task is the most crucial? Why? Explain how the safety…

A: The most crucial task prior to an excavation project beginning is to conduct a thorough site…

Q: At a pre contract meeting, it was agreed that the mobilization be paid to cover demolition. As the…

A: Demolition is a process of bringing down a structure in debris and for doing this an organization…

Issues During Construction

Construction is the combination of art, science, and engineering to build buildings, bridges, structures, roadways, highways. airports, etc. The construction business is a challenging and promising business worldwide with certain risk factors involved. Increasing demand for mankind leads to the growth of several construction companies which specialize in different construction projects. These construction companies initiate their construction process under certain agreements and time durations called the construction contract.