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Old 01-24-2009, 01:04 AM   #1
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12" x 36" x 75' subterranean concrete/steel footing for 6' curtain wall.
How many yards of concrete will be needed ?

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Old 01-24-2009, 01:19 AM   #2
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8.333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33

uh... 9
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Timeless has it right...Derek wha' happin'?

Andy.
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TimelessQuality is correct. 8.33 cu. yds.
Trust me. I'm an engineer.
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TimelessQuality is correct. 8.33 cu. yds.
Trust me. I'm an engineer.
That scares me! Whats the deal is this a loaded question? whats next how much a yard should you charge?
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Timeless has it right...Derek wha' happin'?

Andy.
weeeeelll, just sitting here, sipping my first G&T's in 3 months....dunno, obviously not a night for math.....good news is I'm not doing any bids right at the moment either...
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Lets keep it going. How many cubic yards in a truck?
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Lets keep it going. How many cubic yards in a truck?
Batch truck or ready mix?
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Lets keep it going. How many cubic yards in a truck?
1/2 tonne pickup truck?
3/4 tonne

the cement spinney truck> 9 yards
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some 'spinney trucks' are 11 yard
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some 'spinney trucks' are 11 yard

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Whatcom County


5.5 yards per truck if they ride the Lummi Ferry. 10-11 yards per truck for a full load
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Famous last words.... or what?!?!!? LOL
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TimelessQuality is correct. 8.33 cu. yds.
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What formula did yo use ?
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What formula did yo use ?
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Famous last words.... or what?!?!!? LOL
Just kidding. Hey, cut me a break. I'm new here. Great website, BTW.

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the cement spinney truck> 9 yards
Is this the origin of the phrase "The whole nine yards"?
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Is this the origin of the phrase "The whole nine yards"?
Do NOT start that!
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What formula did yo use ?
Hello Skyhook,


1' x 3' x 75' = 225 cu. ft.
27 cu. ft. = 1 cu. yd.

225 cu. ft.
27 cu. ft. per cu. yd.

equals 8.3333 cu. yds.
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