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02/23/2021
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Volume Calculations for Concrete Manufacturing
Strong’s Marina - Retaining Wall & New Building
Retaining Walls
Unit Type
(Marco) Quantity
Total Conc.
Volume (ft3)
Total Conc.
Volume (yd3)
B 71 2,104 78
C 107 3,943 146
D 106 4,276 158
E 101 4,407 163
F 87 4,082 151
G 59 2,958 110
H 92 4,913 182
I 70 3,968 147
MACRO 693 30,650 1,135
Culvert
18'x9'x5' 16 3,465 128
TOTAL ‐ 34,115 1,264
Foundation
Total Linear Feet of Foundation
2 X (350' + 140') + 2 X (375' + 140') = 2,010 ft
Foundation Area
(3.5' X 8”) + (1' X 2') = 4.35 ft2
Concrete Volume = 8,733 ft3
Concrete Volume = 323 yd3
Floor Slab
Floor Slab Area
(350' X 140') + (375' + 140') = 101,500 ft2
Floor Slab Thickness = 1 ft
Concrete Volume = 101,500 ft3
Concrete Volume = 3,759 yd3
Total
Total Concrete Volume = 5,345 yd3
Percent by Volume of Sand in Concrete = 30 %
Total Sand Volume = 1,604 yd3
Figure 1: Typical Foundation