How to estimate the quantity of cement, sand and aggregate in Microsoft Excel

This construction tutorial will teach you the detailed method for computing quantity of Cement, Sand & Aggregate in concrete as well as cost of materials with Microsoft Excel.

The volume of executable PCC is taken as 6 cubic meter that should be performed with M15 grade of concrete whose ratio is 1:2:4. MS Excel program is very useful to instantly produce and manage your concrete cost estimates accurately. Get detailed takeoff and summarize the quantities automatically based on the scope or assembly item.

Benefits of excel based estimating:

• Most of the calculations are automated

• User-friendly to use

• Save huge time in calculation

• Easily customizable according to your requirements

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Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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How To Lay Bricks In Quickest Possible Time

If you want to save your crucial time in laying bricks, then you must watch this useful construction video tutorial.

Bricks are components of long-lasting masonry construction in which homogenously shaped individual units are placed in courses through mortar as the bed and binding material. They contain outstanding mass materials with superior compressive strength developed into units. Brickwork is generally left uncovered for its superb qualities. Most bricks are applied as facing materials.

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Rajib Dey

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Reinforcement Of Foundation Walls And Footers

Now-a-days various residential constructions are based on either concrete slabs-on-grade or on concrete or masonry foundations. There are various types of foundations, each of which offers both the potency and solidity to sustain the weight of the structure, its contents and occupants, as well as wind and snow loads which are transmitted to the foundation through the structure.

Zachary Francis comes up with a useful construction video tutorial on Reinforcement of foundation walls and footers. By watching this construction tutorial you will gather knowledge on the following topics :-

• Who is responsible to set up steel in both the wall and the footer Sorts of steel should be utilized in light frame construction

Where to collect the information essential to operate the tablets

• Where should be the tablets utilized and how to ascertain the type of wall as well reinforcement for utilizing

• How important is the soil type and types of rebar utilized in different foundation types

A robust foundation together with perfectly set up footings of acceptable size to defend the structure and resist extreme settlement, is necessary for the satisfying performance of buildings along with raised floor systems.

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Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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Useful Construction Video Tutorial To Understand Blueprints And Drawing Scales

This construction video tutorial is presented by a group of professional estimators and construction personnel. The video will guide you to comprehend various drawing scales as well as how to ascertain the scale of drawing when the scale is not demonstrated on the drawing.

By watching this tutorial, you will be familiar with how to evaluate the exact scale concerning any blueprint or construction drawing. Blueprints, Construction Drawings or Building Plans require that large structures be represented by a fractional measurement to the real life size constructed building. If you have the capability to read mechanical drawings, you can be a successful Plumbing or HVAC estimator.

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Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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How to model a Reinforced Concrete Beam with Ansys Workbench

Ansys, a USA based Computer-aided engineering software developer, presents an exclusive construction tutorial on modeling a Reinforced Concrete Beam with ANSYS Workbench. ANSYS Workbench is the most recognized platform to resolve any issue associated with engineering field. Here static static structural analysis method is followed for the modeling purpose.

PLCRACK command is applied to demonstrate failed elements or cracked or crushed elements. Deformation of the Rebar can also be exported. This is a four point bending test of concrete.

Click on this link to download command files

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How to renovate a bathroom by prepping the subfloor properly

Go through the following construction video to get some useful construction tips for renovating a bathroom by installing new tile in the bathroom. Before doing that you have to learn how to take out old tile floor.

Here the most crucial part is to prep the subfloor. You will learn how to set up a waterproof tile membrane over the subfloor. While prepping the subfloor, the proper process should be undertaken.

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How to make perfect bricklaying foundation walls

This is another useful construction tutorial by Durski Pawel. In this youtube construction video, Durski demonstrates step-by-step processes on bricklaying foundation walls that is a part of constructing any house.

Bricklaying is most likely the ancient and most suitable building methods. To make the process perfect, the exact admixtures and curing process must be followed. Brickwork must always be performed systematically; straight and level.

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Rajib Dey

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