cvg, how do i calculate the material volume "in place and compacted to meet specifications"?
is it just CY + some% to compensate for compaction? If so, what percentage is it optimal for sand?
any input will be greatly appreciated, cvg. thank you and all who particpated.
fattdad, thank you for your answer. very helpful. I am planning to calculate the amount of fill dirt by tonnes since i will be buying it by the tonne. this will only be a rough estimate so that i can prepare a budget.
cvg, you are correct in guessing that i am not an engineer and certainly...
thank you very much gentelman for your time and words.
we are going to use sand to build this foundation. i do not have elevations nor plans.
its just a foundation for a house that has to pass densities and i just wanted a way to estimate how much sand i am going to use for this pad.
what...
lots of valuable information by very porfessional individuals. i have been doing some research but i am still not very clear on the weight of fill dirt.
i am going to do the foundation for my house and i would like to estimate how much dirt i am going to use? any formulas? ideas? comments...