Cost-Effective Plate-Girder Designs
To get cost-effective results from the many different designs of fabricated girders that can satisfy the requirements of specifications, designers should […]
Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
During development of a project the client normally looks to the architect for construction cost estimates. It is advisable to provide
Crack Control
Because of the effectiveness of reinforcement in limiting crack widths, the ACI 318 Building Code requires minimum areas of steel and
Counterfort Retaining Walls
In this type of retaining wall, counterforts (cantilevers) are provided on the earth side between wall and footing to support the
Cost Records
Segregation of costs for each job is essential for proper construction project management. Only with such records can profits or
Cost plus
A third basic method by which the contractor may be paid is the cost-plus method, under which the owner pays
Cost estimator
If funding is limited (which it usually is!), the owner will desire an estimate of the final cost beginning early
Conveyers and Pneumatic Tubes
When there is a continuous flow of materials, such as mail or other documents to be distributed throughout a multistory building,
Conversion of Unit Weight and Density of soil
A soil sample has a total unit weight of 125 lb/ft3. It is desired to find its total unit weight