Activity 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Estimate
Activity 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Estimate
Activity 2.2.1 Concrete Pad Estimate
Concrete 12ft. x 16ft. x 4in. 2.5 yd. $113 per yd. $282.50
Steel #4 (9/16in. x 10ft.) 23 bars $8.47 $194.81
Forms 2in. x 6in. – 12ft. 2 $11.86 $23.72
Forms 2in. x 6in. – 16ft. 2 $15.89 $31.78
Total Cost: $532.81
Conclusion
1. Describe the problems that would result from ordering too much concrete.
There is little to do with extra concrete and therefore after you are done with the
concrete you need you don’t know what to do with the excess.
2. Describe the problems that would result from ordering too little concrete.
You would not be able to finish what you needed to pour.
3. What percentage of the total cost of the pad does the steel rebar account for?
36.5% of the total cost is rebar.