-=PCTechTalk=- Re: [Re: OT--conversions]
- From: n1jmm <n1jmm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 00:22:12 -0400
dump truck load is not exactly a good 'measure', I can order a 1/2 load from
ABC and a full load from DEF and ABC could very well be more cubic yards.
You need to buy by the VOLUME (cubic yards) since your trying to FILL a volume
of space.
How much are we talking here for 1/2 a dump load, I'm think aproximately $20 to
$30, not enough money to spend hours figuring out the weight / cu-yrd ratio.
-Jim-
nightsneak wrote:
> Dick,
>
> This is the scenario. I live in a condo association on the waterfront. Every
> few years, we get a load of rocks to fill in the areas between condos, due
> to sand shift and whatever. This time, cable came in and dug up to replace
> lines. Normally, we get a whole load, have them dump it in about 2 or 3
> places, and spread it ourselves. Since there are only a few places this time
> that need shoveling (due to cable), we only need about a 1/2 load. It is not
> based on any calculations that I can provide you, just where we need some
> more gravel. We always have the gravel delivered by the supplier in a dump
> truck.
>
> As far as the cheapest, I based that on the $$ amount, and I need to know if
> that is a viable determination. Since I asked for price quotes on 1/2 a dump
> truck load, I am thinking that it may be in the ballpark of what I am
> looking for.
>
> nightsneak
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "DH (Rick) Holmes" <hayvan@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 1:19 AM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: [Re: OT--conversions]
>
> |
> | There is no accurate way to determine the weight of a given *volume* of
> | such materials other than driving over a weighbridge. Just think in
> | terms of a ton of feathers - the volume would be horrendous. Then the
> | amount of compression would vary the weight per cu.yd.
> |
> | I agree with Hank. If it is important to know, that is. Usually volume
> | is calculated by surveying the job it is required for. But if you are
> | carrying more than perhaps 1cu.yd in a car drawn trailer, a bit of
> | consideration is necessary to prevent overloading the frame, tires, tow
> | bar etc. It would be interesting to know how you arrive at the cheapest
> | quote if they were the only ones to quote in weight.
> |
> | Rick H
> |
> | Hank Adams wrote:
> |
> | >NS call the local supply and ask, If I order 10 Yards (of what you want)
> what
> | >will the weight be? If they can't tell you then they shouldn't be in
> business,
> | >selling gravel.
> | >Hank
> | >
> | >Sheesh, you wouldn't think it would be so hard! I am trying to determine
> | >price estimates on gravel, and all the companies gave me measurements in
> | >cubic yards, ....except the cheapest one, who gave me tons. When I asked
> him
> | >how it converted, he didn't know either!
> | >
> | >nightsneak
>
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