Power Shovel & Pythagorean

If a power shovel and operator can excavate 39 cubic yards per hour at an hourly rate of $25.00, what will be the approximate total cost for excavation of an area measuring 120′ – 0″ x 70′ – 0″ x 8′ – 0″? Select the closest answer.

A. $1,595.44
B. $641.00
C. $2,488.89
D. $6,720.00

Answer A
120 x 70 x 8 /27 = 2488.89 / 39 = 63.8 x $25 = 1,595.44

If the outside dimensions of a building are 124′ – 6″ x 142′ – 0″, the diagonal distance from corner to corner of the building should be___________ Select the closest answer.

A. 188′ – 0″
B. 188′ – 4″
C. 188′ – 6″
D. 188′ – 10″

Answer D – Pythagorean

Concrete Tank

Given: A circular concrete tank with an inside diameter of 28 feet, a wall thickness of 6 inches, and a tank wall height of 10 feet calculate the net volume of concrete in the tank wall.

A. Between 9 and 11 cubic yards.
B. Between 11 and 13 cubic yards.
C. Between 13 and 15 cubic yards.
D. More than 15 cubic yards.

Answer: D

3.14 x r x r x d / 27 = cy
Take inside at diameter of 28′, outside of 29’… subtract missing area from entire area.