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Adhesives ~ Aggregate


Asphalt ~ Attic & Building Ventilation


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Cabinets ~ Caulking ~ Ceiling ~ Closets ~ Concrete


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Construction & Repair



    Adhesives


      FLOORCOVERING ADHESIVES CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        FLOORCOVERING ADHESIVES CALCULATOR - ARDEX UK Limited VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Floorcovering Adhesives include
          "...Textile Floorcoverings Adhesives;
          PVC Floorcoverings Adhesives;
          Rubber Floorcoverings Adhesives;
          Linoleum Floorcoverings Adhesives..."
        Examples of related Calculators include
          "...Tile Adhesives Calculator;
          Calculator for Epoxy-based Grouts;
          Screed/Levelling Compound Calculator..."
        For more information see ARDEX





    Aggregates (Sand, Stone, Sandstone, etc.)


      AGGREGATE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

        CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE CALCULATOR - Vulcan Materials VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Construction Aggregates
          "...Construction aggregates form the underpinnings of our cities, towns and transportation networks. Thousands of years ago, civilizations built entire cities with stone, sand and gravel, and many of these ancient structures exist today. Aggregates are durable, attractive, and can be used in many different applications. On average, every American uses approximately eight tons of aggregates each year..."
        Construction Aggregate Calculators include:
          Density Estimator Calculator INPUT Values include:
            Geology
              "...Traprock; Limestone; Granite; Sand & Gravel; Sandstone; etc..."
            Product
              "...Screenings; Crushed Stone Base/Crusher Run; Coarse Aggregates;
              Sand; Riprap; etc..."
          Construction Aggregate Calculator INPUT Values include:
            "...Density; Width; Length; Thickness..."
        For more information see Calculators or Vulcan Materials



        AGGREGATE CALCULATOR - A.E. Stone, Incorporated
        Aggregate Calculator
          "...will estimate how much stone and/or sand (in tons) that are required for your job based on your material type and measurements..."
        Aggregate Calculator INPUT Values include:
          Aggregate Type
            "...Recycled Concrete; Recycled Asphalt; Crushed Stone;
            Topsoil; etc..."
          Length; Width; Depth.
        For more information see A.E. Stone



        AGGREGATE CALCULATOR - American Asphalt Paving Co.
        Aggregate Calculator
          "...will estimate the number of tons of stone that will be required for:
            "...Sub Base Stone; Drainage Stone; etc..."
        For more information see American Asphalt Paving Co.





    Asphalt




    Attic & Building Ventilation


      ATTIC & BUILDING VENTILATION CALCULATORS & APPLETS

        ATTIC VENTILATION CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        BUILDING VENTILATION CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        Building Ventilation

        BUILDING VENTILATION CALCULATOR - Alpine Air
        Building Ventilation Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Building Dimensions (Length; Width & Height);
          Minutes Per Air Change..."
        Recommended Air Changes - Area to be Ventilated Chart includes:
          "...Assembly Halls; Auditoriums; Banks; Barns; Bowling Alleys;
          Churches; Clubs; Factories; Dining Rooms; Bars; Beauty Parlors;
          Dairies; Dry Cleaners; Bakeries; Boiler Rooms; Laundries;
          Attic Ventilation; etc..."
        For more information see Alpine Air



        CONVECTIVE FLOW DUE TO STACK EFFECT - CALCULATOR - Chuck Wright
        Convective Flow
          "...One way to ventilate a building that is hotter or colder on the inside than outside is to use what is known as 'stack effect'..."
          "...If there is an opening high in the building and another low in the building, a natural flow will be caused. If the air in the building is warmer than the outside, this warmer air will float out the top opening, being replaced with cooler air from outside..."
        Flow Rate Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Building Area;
          Height difference between the top and bottom openings;
          Indoor Temperature;
          Outdoor Temperature..."
        For more information see Calculators or Chuck Wright's Home Page



        Attic Ventilation

        ATTIC VENTILATION CALCULATOR - Renovation Experts
        Attic Ventilation Calculator
          "...Professional roofers use a standard calculation based on the square footage of your attic space. This includes any area over garages etc., as this area also needs ventilation...get an idea how much ventilation your roof will require. The estimate provided is only a guideline..."
          Attic Ventilation Calculator INPUT Values include:
            "...Width & Length for Gable Roofs; Hip Roofs; Flat Roofs or Barn Roofs..."
          Attic Ventilation Calculator OUTPUT Values include:
            "...Intake Ventilation required;
            Exhaust Ventilation Required;
            Total Estimated Ventilation Required..."
        For more information see Renovation Experts



        VENTILATION CALCULATOR - Duraflo, a division of Canplas Industries Ltd
        Ventilation Calculator
          "...will determine the number of square inches of NET FREE AREA required for adequate attic ventilation based on the 1/300th general requirement..."
        For more information see Roofing Ventilation; Duraflo



        Residential Ventilation Analysis Programs

        RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION SIMULATION PROGRAM - Energy Performance of Buildings Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Residential Ventilation Simulation Program
          "...uses the knowledge and databases resident at LBNL to allow the user to calculate residential ventilation for any house in the United States. The user answers a few questions about the house of interest, its configuration, location, and air tightness as well as some economic data. Both infiltration and mechanical ventilation are considered and the program has dynamic defaults based on field measurements..."
        Residential Ventilation Calculator INPUT Values include:
          Closest Weather Station;
          House Description
            "...Wind Envrionment; House Configuration; Leakage Area; House Dimensions..."
          Ventilation Systems Costs
            "...Energy Prices; Heating System Type; Cooling System Type..."
        For more information see Residential Ventilation; Energy Performance of Buildings Group; Environmental Energy Technologies Division or Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL)



        Mechanically & Naturally Ventilated Buildings Impact Pollution Models

        MECHANICALLY VENTILATED BUILDINGS - IMPACT POLUTION MODEL - UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London (UCL), London, England, U.K. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Available in English & Polish/Polski.
        Mechanically Ventilated Buildings: Impact Polution Model
          "...assumes that outdoor pollutants, as trace gases in the air, enter a building through the ventilation system and by infiltration through cracks, crevices, window openings..."
          "...As well as providing an estimate of the indoor pollutant concentration that objects are exposed to, the IMPACT software can help understand how well a particular building controls air pollution, and how it could be improved. Both naturally ventilated and mechanically ventilated buildings can be studied.The IMPACT model will also give an indication of the interior surfaces on which pollutants are reacting - which materials are reactive, which are inert...."
        Inpact Pollution Model for Mechanically Ventilated Buildings Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Pollutant; Indoor Temperature; Realative Humidity; Air Intake;
          Filter Efficiency; Porportion of Fresh Air; Infiltration;
          Building Pramenters
            "...Internal Volume, Wall Materials, Ceiling Materials, Surfaces, etc...."
        For more information see the IMPACT project or the UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage



        NATURALLY VENTILATED BUILDINGS - IMPACT POLUTION MODEL - UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London (UCL), London, England, U.K. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Available in English & Polish/Polski.
        Naturally Ventilated Buildings: Impact Polution Model
          "...assumes that outdoor pollutants, as trace gases in the air, enter a building through the ventilation system and by infiltration through cracks, crevices, window openings..."
          "...As well as providing an estimate of the indoor pollutant concentration that objects are exposed to, the IMPACT software can help understand how well a particular building controls air pollution, and how it could be improved. Both naturally ventilated and mechanically ventilated buildings can be studied.The IMPACT model will also give an indication of the interior surfaces on which pollutants are reacting - which materials are reactive, which are inert...."
        Inpact Pollution Model for Naturally Ventilated Buildings Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Pollutant; Indoor Temperature; Realative Humidity; Air Changes;
          Estimate Air Changes from Temperature and Windspeed; Outdoor Temperatue;
          Wind Speed;
          Building Pramenters
            (Internal Volume, Wall Materials, Ceiling Materials, Surfaces, etc.)..."
        For more information see the IMPACT project or the UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage





    Barrel, Box, Cylinder, Tanks







Bathrooms


Bathroom Designers & Planners
& Bathroom Floor Plan Designers & Planners


Bathroom Cabinet & Bathroom Moulding Designers & Planners


Baths, Bathtubs, Whirlpool Baths,
Soaking Baths, etc. Designers & Planners


Bathroom Faucets Designers & Planners

Bathroom Showers, Showerheads Designers & Planners


Bathroom Toilets, Urinals, Bidets Designers & Planners




    Brick, Stone, Masonry


      BRICK HOME DESIGNER

        BRICK HOME DESIGNER (FLASH) - General Shale Brick Multimedia Brick Home Designer (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Brick Home Designer
          "...Choose a home from a variety of classic styles, select any of our brick, and then mix and match mortar, roof, and trim colors to create the look you have in mind..."
        For more information see General Shale Brick





      BRICK & MASONARY TECHNICAL GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, MANUALS, ETC.

        BRICK CONSTRUCTON TECHNICAL NOTES - Brick Industry Association Multimedia Brick Construction Technical Notes (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Technical Notes on Brick Construction
          "...is a series of bulletins that contain design, detailing, and construction information based on the latest technical developments in brick masonry. Drawings, photographs, tables, and charts illustrate appropriate topics..."
        Brick Industry Association's Technical Notes on Brick Construction include:
          Building Code Requirements;
          Material Properties & Heat Transmission;
          Sound Insulation-Clay Masonry;
          Painting Brick Masonry;
          Water Penetration Resistance & Condensation;
          Mortars for Brick Masonry;
          Manufacturing of Brick;
          Estimating Brick Masonry; Brick Sizes; Guide Specs; etc.
        For more information see Brick Industry Association



        MASONARY TECHNICAL GUIDES & MANUALS - Masonry Advisory Council Multimedia Masonary Technical Guides & Manuals (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Masonry Advisory Council's Masonary Technical Guides & Manuals include
          Materials
            "...Brick; Concrete Masonry; Stone-Cast Stone; Mortar; Grout; Flashing; etc..."
          Design
            "...Movement Joints; Fireplaces & Chimneys..."
          Construction;
          Guidelines for Maintaining Masonry Structures;
          Residential Masonry;
          Chicago Area Masonry Cost Guide; etc.
        For more information see the Masonry Advisory Council





      MASONRY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS



      PATIO CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        WALKWAY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        DRIVEWAY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        GARDEN POND CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        BRICK & CONCRETE PAVERS MATERIALS CALCULATOR - Morris Brick Company VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Materials Calculator
          "...is intended to estimate the number of Bricks or Concrete Pavers you will need to complete your project. For example, you are building a dry Patio/Walkway and you need to know how much material to purchase..."
        Brick Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Brick Pattern (Herringbone; Running Bond; Basket Weave);
          Square Feet..."
        Concrete Pavers Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Paver Type (Holland; Dutch; Roman Cobble);
          Square Feet..."
        For more information see Morris Brick Company





      STONE CUTTING CALCULATORS & APPLETS



    Cabinets


      CABINET DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

        FOR CABINET DESIGN IN BATHROOMS SEE BATHROOMS

        FOR CABINET DESIGN IN KITCHENS SEE KITCHENS





    Caulking




    Ceiling




    Closets



    Concrete


      CONCRETE CALCULATORS, DATABASES, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        CONCRETE MIX DESIGN CALCULATORS & APPLETS

        CONCRETE MIX DESIGN (CONCRETE MIX DESIGN MADE EASY!) - CALCULATORS - A.M. Ghaly & L. Almstead, Department of Engineering, Union College VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Concrete
          "...Estimating the required batch weights for the concrete involves a sequence of logical straightforward steps. Some or all of the following specifications are required; maximum water-cement or water-cementitious material ratio, minimum cement content, air content, slump, maximum size of aggregate, strength, and admixtures.."
        Concrete Mix Design Procedure INPUT Values include:
          "...Design Method (Weight or Absolute Volume);
          Units (SI or U.S.);
          Type of Concrete (Non-Air-Entrained or Air-Entrained..."
        Concrete Mix Design Calculators include:
          Recommended Slumps for various types of Construction Calculator;
          Maximum Aggregate Size Calculator;
          Mixing Water & Air Content Calculator;
          Water-Cement Ratio Calculators;
          Coarse Aggregate Calculator;
          Fine Aggregate Calculator;
          Adjustment for Moisture in Aggregate Calculator; etc.
        For more information see Ashraf M. Ghaly's Home Page or the Department of Engineering





      CONCRETE ANCHOR CALCULATORS & APPLETS - DESIGN CALCULATOR

        CONCRETE ANCHOR DESIGN CALCULATOR - Landfilldesign.com VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Concrete Anchor Design Calculator
          "...is designed to prevent wind and water from moving under the geomembrane; it is not designed to allow geomembranes to be tensioned..."
        Concrete Anchor Design Calculator INPUT Values include:
          Geometry
            "...Side slope angle; Thickness of the cover soil; etc..."
          Soil Properties
            "...Soil Friction Angle; Soil Unit Weight; Concrete Unit Weight; etc.);
          Geomemebrane Properties
            "...Thickness geomembrane; Allowable stress in geomembrane..."
        For more information see the Design Calculators - Geomembrane Anchor Trench Design or Landfilldesign.com





      CONCRETE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

        ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        CONCRETE MIX CALCULATORS, APPLETS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS, SLABS & FOOTINGS CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        READY-MIX CONCRETE CALCULATOR - Vulcan Materials
        Ready-Mix Concrete Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Length; Width; Thickness..."
        For more information see Calculators or Vulcan Materials



        Concrete Foundations, Slabs & Footings Calculators

        HOW TO INSTALL A CONCRETE SLAB (FLASH) - Graniterock, Watsonville, CA Multimedia Concrete Slab Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
        How to Install a Concrete Slab Video includes:
          "...Excavation; Base Material; Compaction; Forms;
          Joints; Rebar; Concrete; Finishing; etc..."
        For more information see the Graniterock



        CONCRETE FOUNDATION CALCULATOR - Richard Milender and Construction Resource.com. VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Concrete Foundation Calculator
          "...will give you the total cubic yards for footings and stem walls. INPUT Values as stated. Assumes a concentric stem wall and footing (midline is same). Add factors are general, as is labor factor...."
        Concrete Foundation Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Building Perimeter; Footing Width; Footing Depth;
          Stem Wall Height; Stem Wall Width; Cost per Cubic Yard..."
        For more information see Construction Calculators or Construction Resource



        GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS (SHALLOW FOUNDATION DESIGN MADE EASY!) - CALCULATORS - A.M. Ghaly, Department of Engineering, Union College Multimedia Geotechnical & Structural Design of Foundations Calculators, Techincal Reports, Guides, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Geotechnical & Structural Design of Foundations Options INPUT Values include:
          System of Units (SI or U.S.);
          Design Theory
            "...General Bearing Capacity Theory or Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory..."
          Foundation Shape
            "...Square, Circular, Strip or Rectangular..."
        AN EXAMPLE:
          DESIGN OPTIONS SELECTED include:
            System of Units = U.S.;
            Design Theory = General Bearing Capacity;
            Foundation Shape = Square
          DESIGN CALCULATORS FOR ABOVE SELECTED OPTIONS INCLUDE:
            Bearing Capacity Factors Calculator;
            Shape, Depth & Inclination Factors Calculator;
            Surcharge at Foundation Level Calculator;
            Bearing Capacity of Soil Calculator;
            Structural Design of Foundations Calculators include:
              "...Reinforced Concrete Design using the Strength Design Method Calculator;
              Soil Contact Pressure and Ultimate Moment Calculator;
              Strength Reduction Factor Calculator..."
            Design of a Rectangular Section in Bending Calculators include:
              "...Flexure Strength Calculator; Area Steel Calculator..."
            Shear Strength Calculator;
            Development Length The basic development length Calculator;
          SUMMARY OF DESIGN Display.
        For more information see Ashraf M. Ghaly's Home Page or the Department of Engineering



        SLAB POUR CALCULATOR & FOOTING POUR CALCULATOR - Concretenetwork.com
        Slab Pour Calculator & Footing Pour Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Thickness; Width; Length..."
        For more information see Concretenetwork.com





      CONCRETE FOR FENCE POSTS CALCULATORS & APPLETS



      CONCRETE COLOR ADDITION CALCULATORS, GUIDES, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.



    Decking


      DECKING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS, SIMULATIONS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        DECKING CALCULATORS, PLANS, DESIGN, MATERIALS, ETC. - Decks.com Multimedia Decking Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guides, Plans, Design, Calculators, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
        Deck Building 101
          "...is designed to provide in depth educational instruction on the subjects of deck building..."
        Decking Calculators include
          "...Footing Calculators
            Square Footings, Walls, Sidewalks & Patios Calculator;
            Round Footings Calculator;
            Big Foot Systems: Footing Forms Calculator;
            Carboard Tube Pier Forms Calculator.
          Joist Span Calculator;
          Deck Floor Materials Calculator;
          Railing Baluster Calculator;
          Stair Rise-Run & Materials Calculator..."
        For more information see Calculators or Decks.com



        DECKING MATERIALS CALCULATOR (RED CEDAR OR MAHOGANY) - Sound Cedar Company
        Decking Materials Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Square Footage of Deck;
          Width of Decking;
          Type of Decking (Western Red Cedar or Clear Mahogany);
          Size of Joists;
          Height above ground to top of decking;
          Total Width of Stairs..."
        For more information see Decking or Sound Cedar Company



        DECKING MATERIALS CALCULATOR - McFeely's Square Drive Screws VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Decking Materials Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Length of Deck Perpendicular to Joints;
          Width of Deck Parallel to Joists;
          Joist Spacing on Center;
          Width of Deck Board;
          Length of Deck Boards;
          Gap between Deck Boards;
          Screws per Intersection of Joist & Deck Board;
          Deck Board Thickness;
          Deck Board Materials (Mohogany, Redwood,Cypress, Exotic Wood, etc.); etc..."
        For more information see McFeely's



        DECKING CALCULATOR - Portico
        Decking Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Length & Width..."
        For more information see Portico





      DECKING ESTIMATOR & COSTS CALCULATORS & APPLETS



    Drywall


      DRYWALL CALCULATORS, GUIDES, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

        DRYWALL AND ACCESSORIES (SCREWS, NAILS, COMPOUND, TAPE ETC.) CALCULATORS & APPLETS

        DRYWALL CALCULATOR - Golden West Drywall Supply Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE - VERY FAST
        Drywall Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Panel Coverage Area;
          Drywall Panel Size (4 x 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16)..."
        Drywall Calculator OUTPUT Values include:
          "...Panels Needed;
          Joint Compound Needed (Output values for 4 different types);
          Fasteners Needed: Drywall Nails or Drywall Screws;
          Gypsum Board joint tape;
          Gypsum Board first coat paint for priming;
          Drywall Adhesive..."
        For more information see Golden West Drywall Supply Inc.



        DRYWALL CALCULATOR - Home Depot VERY EXTENSIVE.
        Drywall Calculator INPUT Values include:
          "...Drywall Panel Size (4 x 8, 9, 10 or 12);
          Wall Dimensions (Wall 1, 2, 3 & 4 Height & Width);
          Ceiling Dimensions (Length & Width);
          Windows (Number of Windows, Height & Width;
          Doors (Number of Doors, Height & Width); etc..."
        Drywall Calculator OUTPUT Values include:
          "...Total Number of Panels;
          Number of Panels for Wall;
          Number of Panels for Ceiling;
          Number of Fasteners Needed (Vertical, Horizontal & Ceiling Screws & Nails);
          Feet of Joint Tape;
          Pouds of Drywall Compound..."
        For more information see Home Depot





    Electrical - Power


      ELECTRICAL CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS



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