Our New 60x40x16 Metal Building Thread

[dcyrilc]

I'll ask them Monday to see if it is affordable. Thank you for the input.

I just called and tried to order the fill - I called both numbers - neither answered. I guess they are closed today. Can anyone tell me how to convert length, width and inches in to amount of dirt - so I can sound intelligent when I order the select fill. Building is 60x40. How much would I need for 1 inch, 6 inch and 12 inch of select fill. I believe each truck holds 12-14 tons. Also is 1 ton = to 1 yard? Thank you!!

Most trucks typically hold 10 or 12 yards. Using your weights, 1 yard would be just over a ton.

As for the math... 1 yard is 3ft x 3ft x 3ft. A cubic yard. Multiply the total feet in all three directions and divide by 27 to get yardage (27 cubic feet in a yard [3x3x3=27]).

60 x 40 x 1 (1 foot thick) = 2400 cubic feet / 27 = 88.88 cubic yards or about 8-9 truck loads.
60 x 40 x .5 (6" is .5ft) = 1200 cubic feet / 27 = 44.44 cubic yards or about 4-1/2 truck loads.
60 x 40 x .0833 (1/12 or 1") = 200 cubic feet / 27 = 7.407 cubic yards. Less than 1 truck.

 

[srs]

[QUOTE

If you have the money, try investing in a thicker slab instead of the fill (after materials and labor for the fill, it may be close to the same price).[/QUOTE]

Would it make any sense to have a thicker concrete perimeter and 4 inches in the center portion? I'm guessing the center "fill" would be cheaper than solid concrete. Wondering what more qualified concrete people suggest?

 

[hotiron01]

Looks like a nice piece of property! :thumbsup: Which part of Fort Bend county are you located? I'm in Wharton county, so we're practically neighbors.
David

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Thank you for the replies.

This morning I went down to the Road & Bridge dept - I paid the $150 fee for the culvert permit (includes labor/material/installation - but not the pipe) - they referred me to MDN in Beasley for the pipe - 18"X20' @ $255 plus tax ($100 cheaper than McCoys) - they also told me to go check my main road; luckily I had my camera (they were installing all new gravel this morning). I am very impressed with the people who work for our County.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

I also went to Sprint and ordered the select fill - 60/40. Each trucks hold approx 12 yards (I'd guesss it might vary 10-14 yards) so I ordered 15 truck loads @ 75.00 each. The Manager was a friend of a friend - we talked baseball, dirt bikes and building a pond for almost an hour.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

It should be approx 150 yards (assuming worst case). I got there as the sun set and took a couple quick photos. Then I spent 2+ hours (felt like 5+ hours) trying to flatten it. It isn't easy; I kinda wish I knew what I was doing. Anyway, I'll give it another try tomorrow night - then I might have to hire someone to finish it up.

 

[wedge40]

It should be approx 150 yards (assuming worst case). I got there as the sun set and took a couple quick photos. Then I spent 2+ hours (felt like 5+ hours) trying to flatten it. It isn't easy; I kinda wish I knew what I was doing. Anyway, I'll give it another try tomorrow night - then I might have to hire someone to finish it up.

The boys didn't get to bring their Tonka trucks to play in the dirt?

 

[ustmd]

I also went to Sprint and ordered the select fill - 60/40. Each trucks hold approx 12 yards (I'd guesss it might vary 10-14 yards) so I ordered 15 truck loads @ 75.00 each. The Manager was a friend of a friend - we talked baseball, dirt bikes and building a pond for almost an hour.

For up here, that is a good price on the material.

 

[wedge40]

I also went to Sprint and ordered the select fill - 60/40. Each trucks hold approx 12 yards (I'd guesss it might vary 10-14 yards) so I ordered 15 truck loads @ 75.00 each. The Manager was a friend of a friend - we talked baseball, dirt bikes and building a pond for almost an hour.

I got about 10-12 yards of fill dirt (clay) delivered for $100, so I'd say that a pretty good price. I guess I need to ask about some mix like you're getting delivered.

Wedge

 

[firefighter9208]

It should be approx 150 yards (assuming worst case). I got there as the sun set and took a couple quick photos. Then I spent 2+ hours (felt like 5+ hours) trying to flatten it. It isn't easy; I kinda wish I knew what I was doing. Anyway, I'll give it another try tomorrow night - then I might have to hire someone to finish it up.

You need something heavy to spread and pack that fill. Like a full size backhoe or dozier. Then it needs to rain on it and it settle before erecting your building on it. That way it won't settle when you pour concrete and your concrete crack.

Chris