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. 1.1

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
AVERAGE GRADE
99-100 1.00
95-98 1.25
90-94 1.50
85-89 1.75
80-84 2.00
75-79 2.25
70-74 2.50
65-69 2.75
60-64 3.00
Below 60 5.00

From the grading system as shown, create a program that can return a corresponding grade
for an average percentage score as shown.

III. Procedure

1. Create a new workbook and name this Laboratory 1 (Group #).

2. Input the data in your 1st worksheet and name this Laboratory 1.1. Choosing specific
cells for average and grade, return the corresponding grade if average percentage
score is to be input by the user.
3. Restrict the user in inputting the average percentage score through Data Validation.
The lowest percent should be 0 and the maximum is 100. The programmer shall
provide an information/warning dialogue box guiding that the input values are only
limited from 0 to 100.
4. Kindly follow the guidelines on V. Tabulation.
5. Use Formulas and Functions. The user shall not input other data except the average
percentage score. Formulas/Functions discussed before this laboratory are enough to
create a versatile program for this case.
6. To check the versatility of the program, the average percentage may vary but still
gives its corresponding grade.
IV. Material(s)/Application

1. MS Excel

V. Tabulation of Data
Average Grade Conditional Formatting
99-100 1.00 purple white font
95-98 1.25 dark blue white font
90-94 1.50 blue white font
85-89 1.75 light blue black font
80-84 2.00 green black font
75-79 2.25 light green black font
70-74 2.50 yellow black font
65-69 2.75 orange black font
60-64 3.00 red white font
Below 60 5.00 dark red white font

Average Percentage Score: 100

Grade: 1.00

VI. Computation

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VII. Observation and Conclusion

 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. 1.2

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 circular concrete column has a diameter of 60 cm. by 6.00 m. high. Using the Volume
Method, find the concrete materials required if there are 5 columns of the same size in a row
using class "A" mixture.

III. Procedure

1. Continuing from Workbook: Laboratory 1 (Group #), create another worksheet and
name this Laboratory 1.2.
2. Determine the Volume of the concrete column.
3. Using Table 1-2, find the corresponding factors by selecting the row and column for
class mixture and parameters (cement, sand, and gravel), respectively. Use
formula/function to get these corresponding factors from Table 1-2.
4. Restrict the user in inputting the Class Mixture through Data Validation. Use only 2
decimal places for the value of volume. The programmer shall provide an
information/warning dialogue box guiding that the Class Mixture is only one of the
mixtures listed on Table 1-2.
5. Use Formulas and Functions. The user shall not input other data except the class
mixture and dimensions of the project. (Hint: You may use nested function of Vlookup,
Hlookup, Xlookup and other formulas already discussed). Formulas/Functions
 discussed before this laboratory are enough to create a versatile program for this
case.
6. To check the versatility of the program, the class mixture and dimensions of the
column may vary.

IV. Material(s)/Application

2. MS Excel

V. Tabulation of Data

Table 1-2 CONCRETE PROPORTION

CLASS CEMENT (in Bags) (cu. m.) (cu. m.)
PROPORTION
MIXTURE 40 kg 50 kg SAND GRAVEL
1:1.5:3 AA 12.0 9.5 0.50 1.0
1:2:4 A 9.0 7.0 0.50 1.0
1:2.5:5 B 7.5 6.0 0.50 1.0
1:3:6 C 6.0 5.0 0.50 1.0

VI. Computation

(Step 1) Determine the Volume of the concrete columns:

Volume = Cross sectional Area × Length × No. of Columns
𝜋
Volume = 4 × (0.60 m)2 × 6 m × 5 pcs = 8.48 cubic meters

(Step 2) Concrete Proportion:

CEMENT Class: C
40 kg 8.48 × 9.00 = 76.32 ≈ 77 bags
50 kg 8.48 × 7.00 = 59.36 ≈ 60 bags
SAND 8.48 × 0.50 = 4.24 cu. m.
GRAVEL 8.48 × 1.00 = 8.48 cu. m.

Note: For the estimated quantity of bags of cement, always round it up to its nearest
whole number. Use correct rounding function.

VII. Observation and Conclusion

 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. 1.3

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 proposed concrete pavement

has a general dimension of 10 cm
10 cm thick, 3 m wide, and 5 m long.
Using Area Method, determine the
quantity of cement in bags, sand
3m 5m and gravel in cubic meter required
using class “C” mixture.

III. Procedure

1. Continuing from Workbook: Laboratory 1 (Group #), create another worksheet and
name this Laboratory 1.3.
2. Determine the Area of the concrete pavement.
3. Using Table 1-3, find the corresponding factors by selecting the row and column for
slab thickness and parameters (mass of cement and class mixture, sand, and gravel),
respectively. Use formula/function to get these corresponding factors from Table 1-3.
4. Restrict the user in inputting the slab thickness and Class Mixture through Data
Validation. Know that Table 1-3 is only limited to the slab thickness and class mixtures
as shown.
5. Use Formulas and Functions. The user shall not input other data except the class
mixture and dimensions of the project. (Hint: You may use nested function of If
statements, Vlookup or Hlookup). Formulas/Functions discussed before this laboratory
are enough to create a versatile program for this case.
6. To check the versatility of the program, the class mixture and dimension of the slab
may vary.

IV. Material(s)/Application

1. MS Excel
V. Tabulation of Data

Table 1-3 QUANTITY OF CEMENT, SAND AND GRAVEL FOR SLAB AND WALLS PER
SQUARE METER (AREA METHOD)

SLAB CLASS MIXTURE

SAND GRAVEL
THICKNESS
40 kg Cement 50 kg Cement (cu. m.) (cu. m.)
(cm)
A B C A B C
5.0 0.450 0.375 0.300 0.350 0.300 0.250 0.0250 0.0500
7.5 0.675 0.563 0.450 0.525 0.450 0.375 0.0375 0.0750
10.0 0.900 0.750 0.600 0.700 0.600 0.500 0.0500 0.1000
12.5 1.125 0.938 0.750 0.875 0.750 0.625 0.0630 0.1250
15.0 1.350 1.125 0.900 1.050 0.900 0.750 0.0750 0.1500
17.5 1.575 1.313 1.050 1.225 1.050 0.875 0.0880 0.1750
20.0 1.900 1.600 1.300 1.500 1.300 1.100 0.1100 0.2100
22.5 2.050 1.788 1.450 1.675 1.450 1.125 0.1125 0.2250
25.0 2.250 1.875 1.500 1.750 1.500 1.250 0.1250 0.2500
27.5 2.475 2.063 1.650 1.925 1.650 1.375 0.1380 0.2750
30.0 2.700 2.250 1.800 2.100 1.800 1.500 0.1500 0.3000
Source: Construction Cost Estimates by Max Fajardo

VI. Computation

(Step 1) Determine the Area of the concrete pavement:

Area = Width × Length
Area = 3 m × 5 m = 15 square meters

(Step 2) Concrete Proportion:

CEMENT Class: C
40 kg 15 × 0.6000 = 9 bags
50 kg 15 × 0.5000 = 7.5 ≈ 8 bags
SAND 15 × 0.0500 = 0.75 cu. m.
GRAVEL 15 × 0.1000 = 1.5 cu. m.

Note: For the estimated quantity of bags of cement, always round it up to its nearest
whole number. Use correct rounding function.

VII. Observation and Conclusion