Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Civil Engineering
Tarlac City

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING 2 LABORATORY

Laboratory No. 3

Title: MICROSOFT EXCEL PROGRAMMING

I. Objective

i. Learn how to use computer programming for Construction Estimates.

ii. Acquire proficiency in algorithm development using a high-level programming
language.
iii. Use high level language and programming applications in solving civil engineering
problems.

II. Problems

A series of 8 square concrete columns with typical cross-sectional dimensions of 30 x 30 cm.

is supporting a beam. The column has a clear height of 5.00 meters from the floor line to the
bottom line of the beam. Specifying class “A” concrete, determine the quantity of cement,
sand, and gravel required and the cost intended for these concreting works.

III. Procedure

1. Create a new workbook and name this Laboratory 3 (Group #). Create a worksheet
and name this Laboratory 3.
2. Using Table 1-4, find the corresponding factors intended for the size of the column and
class mixture using applicable formula/functions. Create a program that can highlight
data in V. Tabulation with the user's corresponding given parameters (class mixture
and dimensions).
3. Restrict the user based on the available data on V. Tabulation of Data through Data
Validation. Suppose input data is not available on V. Tabulation of Data. In that case,
the programmer shall provide a stop dialogue box indicating that your program cannot
solve the problem with the other parameters aside from what is only available.
4. Use Formulas and Functions. The user shall not input other data except the needed
parameters. Formulas/Functions discussed before this laboratory are enough to create
a versatile program for this case.
5. To check the program's versatility, the class mixture and other parameters may vary.
IV. Material(s)/Application

1. MS Excel

V. Tabulation of Data

Table 1-4 QUANTITY OF CEMENT, SAND AND GRAVEL FOR POST, BEAM AND
GIRDER PER METER LENGTH
CLASS MIXTURE AGGREGATES
DIMENSIONS (cm)
40 kg CEMENT 50 kg CEMENT (cu. m.)
side side A B A B SAND GRAVEL
25 25 0.563 0.469 0.438 0.375 0.031 0.063
25 30 0.675 0.563 0.525 0.450 0.038 0.075
25 35 0.788 0.656 0.631 0.525 0.044 0.088
25 40 0.900 0.750 0.700 0.600 0.050 0.100
25 45 1.013 0.844 0.788 0.675 0.056 0.113
25 50 1.125 0.938 0.875 0.750 0.063 0.125

30 30 0.810 0.675 0.630 0.540 0.045 0.090

30 35 0.945 0.788 0.735 0.630 0.053 0.105
30 40 1.080 0.900 0.840 0.720 0.060 0.120
30 45 1.125 1.013 0.945 0.810 0.068 0.135
30 50 1.350 1.125 1.050 0.900 0.075 0.150

35 35 1.103 0.919 0.858 0.735 0.061 0.123

35 40 1.260 1.050 0.980 0.840 0.070 0.140
35 45 1.418 1.181 1.103 0.945 0.079 0.158
35 50 1.575 1.313 1.225 1.050 0.088 0.175
35 55 1.890 1.575 1.470 1.260 0.105 0.210
Source: Construction Cost Estimates by Max Fajardo (Please see source for complete values on table)

PRICE OF MATERIALS
MATERIALS UNIT PRICE, Php
CEMENT (40 kg) BAG 261.00
CEMENT (50 kg) BAG 330.00
SAND CU. M. 1,365.00
GRAVEL CU. M. 1,425.00
VI. Computation

(Step 1) Determine the Total Length of the Concrete Column:

𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 1 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑛 × 𝑁𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑛𝑠
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 8 × 5 = 𝟒𝟎 𝒎

(Step 2) Determine the quantity of each material:

CEMENT Class: A
40 kg 40 × 0.810 = 32.4 ≈ 33 bags
50 kg 40 × 0.630 = 25.2 ≈ 26 bags
SAND 40 × 0.045 = 1.8 ≈ 2 cu. m.
GRAVEL 40 × 0.090 = 3.6 ≈ 4 cu. m.

Note: For all solved values, always round it up to its nearest whole number. Use
correct rounding function.

(Step 3) Accomplish the Bill of Quantities:

Option 1:
Cement (40 kg): 33 × 261 = 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟖, 𝟔𝟏𝟑. 𝟎𝟎
Sand: 2 × 1365 = 𝐏𝐩𝐡 𝟐, 𝟕𝟑𝟎. 𝟎𝟎
Gravel: 4 × 1425 = 𝐏𝐩𝐡 𝟓, 𝟕𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎

TOTAL PRICE: 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟏𝟕, 𝟎𝟒𝟑. 𝟎𝟎

Option 2:
Cement (50 kg): 26 × 330 = 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟖, 𝟓𝟖𝟎. 𝟎𝟎
Sand: 2 × 1365 = 𝐏𝐩𝐡 𝟐, 𝟕𝟑𝟎. 𝟎𝟎
Gravel: 4 × 1425 = 𝐏𝐩𝐡 𝟓, 𝟕𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟎

TOTAL PRICE: 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟏𝟕, 𝟎𝟏𝟎. 𝟎𝟎

VII. Observation and Conclusion