I was told some companies used to make a tool, or sheet, or RULER (what one person called it) to determine how much concrete needed for pouring foundations and/or foorings. can any one help me find this tool or at least name it for me?
Please dont call it a calculator. I know this tool used to exist but im not sure they make it anymore
Thanks for the help
A rear addition provides a small-scale example of how to frame efficiently.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial NowGet instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
Replies
shoemaker,
Had one long ago provided gratis from concrete supplier. I think you are looking for a concrete slide rule.
KK
thats it. do they still make them or is there a web site where i can get at least a table for simple measuring?
" Looks good from my house!!"
I have one sitting in my lap.
It is a plastic slide rule and in the one corner of it are the words, "Concrete Calculator".
I got it as a freebie from the crete pumping company and it is printed all over the free space with his advertising, like those date books or calenders guys give away to their customers. It does not have the name of the manufacturer or printing company on it though. So I would suppose you could find one from an advertising supplier if you buy a hundred or so with your name on it.
Or maybe you could ask the concrete suppliers if they have such a thing.
No, I believe I'll keep mine.
;)
Excellence is its own reward!
Local redi-mix has them free. Just ask, they don't care what you call it, they'll give you one.
Joe H
Ok great thanks guys i was under the impression they dont make them anymore but i guess they do
thank you
" Looks good from my house!!"
It's called a concrete volume computer, concrete slide rule, or sorry, a concrete calculator. Used to get them free from concrete ready mix companies. I remember my dad using them 40 years ago. Last one I got free was about 5 years ago. I have a couple with "Lafarge Corporation" printed on them. Lafarge produces cement products. Must have gotten it from concrete specialty type supplier. Also have a real nice one with "Bill Mar Sp Co" in small print on upper right corner. I still keep one in my desk on job sites, easier to use than a construction calculator.
Check with your local ready mix co.. Maybe they have some kicking around.
Edited 1/27/2004 11:10:15 PM ET by TKH
Here's a few:
http://www.giovannipastore.it/regoli_file/9917-aristo939-04.jpg
http://www.sliderules.clara.net/collection/specialised/9934-mears-brick.htm
In case you want to use an online version:
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/calculator.htm
Jon Blakemore
Could you make the photo in the first atatchment actualy slide bake n forth so we can use it? ;-)
I got a couple but it is more accurac just to use a calculator, firgure sq area x depth / by 27, add 10% for waste.
add 10% for waste.
You waste 10%? On 40 yds, say, that's expensive. I figure an extra ¼-½ yd, which has always been safe for me.PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!
You would have to ask Luka for that feature...
Jon Blakemore
That middle one sure brings back memories of the old E6-b whiz wheel pilot's computer. It could figure out more than most of us could remember how to do.