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Conceptual Estimating Tool - Sand Compaction Piles

Notes to User:
A.

C.
D.

B.

1. Calculate the Surface Area Where Sand Compaction Piles (SCPs) are to be Installed
Length (m):
Width (m):
Area (m2):

100
100

4. Estimate Additional Embankment Due to Settlement

Design output information required - Estimated amount of settlement if needed
Estimated Depth of Settlement (m):

10,000

Total Quantity of Embankment Material including Sand in sand pile (m3):

2. Estimate the Total Quantity of Sand Compaction Piles to be Installed

5. Estimated Cost of SCPs - Refer to Cost Information Summary for Typical Unit Cost Ranges and Impacts on Unit Prices

Preliminary grid spacing and average depth : 1.5m x 1.5 m grid and 12m length
Estimated Longitudinal Grid Spacing (m):
Estimated Transverse Grid Spacing (m):
Number of Sand Compaction Piles to be Installed:
Average Depth of SCP Installation (m):
Total Quantity of Sand Compaction Piles (m):

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0.5
3,274 0.25 dia sand pile

1.40
1.40
5,246
12
62,951

Unit Cost
Quantity
Optional, Geosynthetic for Working Platform (m2):
-
10,000
Optional, Granular Material for Working Platform (m3):
-
5,000
Sand Compaction Piles (m) cost of drilling per (m)
60.00
62,951
Mobilization (lump sum):
-
1
Sand quantity in sand piles:
1,500.00
3,274
Estimated Total Cost of Sand Compaction Piles:

R02 GEOTECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR SOIL IMPROVEMENT, RAPID EMBANKMENT

CONSTRUCTION, AND STABILIZATION OF PAVEMENT WORKING PLATFORM

Cost
-
-
3,777,046.53
-
4,910,561.41
8,687,607.94

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Notes to User:
A.

B.

1. Calculate the Surface Area Where Sand Compaction Piles (SCPs) are to be Installed
Length (m):
Width (m):
Area (m2):
2. Estimate the Total Quantity of Sand Compaction Piles to be Installed
Preliminary grid spacing and average depth : 1.5m x 1.5 m grid and 12m length
Estimated Longitudinal Grid Spacing (m):
Estimated Transverse Grid Spacing (m):
Number of Sand Compaction Piles to be Installed:
Average Depth of SCP Installation (m):
Total Quantity of Sand Compaction Piles (m):
3. If Needed, Estimate the Materials Required for an Initial Working Platform
Length (ft):
Width (ft):
Quantity of Geosynthetic for a Working Platform (ft2):
Optional, Thickness of Granular Layer for Working Platform (mm):
Optional, Estimated Density of Granular Material for Working Platform
(kN/m3):
Total Quantity of Granular Material for Working Platform (m3):

Conceptual Estimating Tool - PVD

C.
D.

o be Installed
100
100

4. Estimate Additional Embankment Due to Settlement

Design output information required - Estimated amount of settlement if needed

10,000
5. Estimated Cost of SCPs - Refer to Cost Information Summary for Typical Unit

h
1.20
1.20
7,112
12
85,345

100
100
10,000
500
18
5,000

timating Tool - PVD

stimate Additional Embankment Due to Settlement

esign output information required - Estimated amount of settlement if needed
Estimated Depth of Settlement (m):

0.5

Total Quantity of Embankment Material including Sand in sand pile (m ):

185

stimated Cost of SCPs - Refer to Cost Information Summary for Typical Unit Cost Ranges and Impacts on Unit

Unit Cost
-
-
150.00
-
-
Estimated Total Cost of PVD
Estimated Unit Cost of Sand Compaction Piles for Area Treated (pe

Optional, Geosynthetic for Working Platform (m2):

Optional, Granular Material for Working Platform (m3):
PVD cost of supply and installation per (m) and
Mobilization (lump sum):
PVD cost of supply and installation per (m) and

0.25 dia sand pile

and Impacts on Unit Prices

Quantity
10,000
5,000
85,345
1
185
ted Total Cost of PVD Piles:
for Area Treated (per/m2):

Cost
-
-
12,801,800.00
-
-
12,801,800.00
1,280.18