This calculator computes the volume of gravel required for the construction of your road base and the relevant costs depending on the material chosen.
Calculation
Input
Output
L
:30.00 m
W
:2.00 m
D
:5.00 cm
ρ
:1,000 kg / m^3
c
:5%
Price
:$90 t^-1
A
:60.00 m2
V
:3.00 m3
m
:3,000 kg
Total mass
:3,150 kg
Total cost
:$284
Where:
- is the road length
- is the road width
- is the road base depth
- is the density of the gravel, relevant to the specific gravel used in the project, measured in
- is the percentage of gravel surplus to be compressed, for safety requirements, take an additional 5–10%
- is the road area
- is the road base volume
Explanation
Road base is a layer of material used as the foundation for a road. It generally consisted of gravel or crushed rocks and sets a flat surface when compressed.
Road base is responsible for providing structural support, distributing the forces generated by traffic to other layers of the road structure.
Road layers, when compacted ensures road safety and prevents road cracking or deformations in the future.
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