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Adhesives ~ Aggregate

Asphalt ~ Attic & Building Ventilation

Barrel/Box/Cylinder/Tanks ~ Bathrooms ~ Brick, Stone, Masonry

Cabinets ~ Caulking ~ Ceiling ~ Closets ~ Concrete

Drywall ~ Electrical, Power

Home Construction & Repair
(Surveying, Costs, Design, Home Remodeling, Repair & Estimators, etc.)

Home Construction & Repair: A-E

Home Construction & Repair: F-J

Home Construction & Repair: K-Q

Home Construction & Repair: R-Z

Calculators On-Line Center, Part I:F-H

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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

ASPHALT CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

ASPHALT, AGGREGATE & EMULISION/CUTBACK/CALCIUM CHLORIDE CALCULATOR - Peckham Industries, Inc.
Aphalt Calculators include:
"...Hot Mix Asphalt Calculator;
Aggregate Calculator;
Emulsion/Cutback/Calcium Chloride Calculator..."
For more information see Peckham Industries

HOT MIX CALCULATOR - A.E. Stone, Incorporated
Hot Mix Calculator
"...will estimate how much hot mix asphalt (in tons) that is required for your job based on your mix type and measurements..."
Hot Mix Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Mix Type (Base Course or Surface Course);
Length; Width; Thickness..."
For more information see A.E. Stone

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 Consulting, LLC.
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

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 Downloads; Roofing Ventilation; Duraflo

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation - Outdoor Air Load Calculator

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN VENTILATION - OUTDOOR AIR LOAD CALCULATOR - Food Service Technology Center, Fisher-Nickel, Inc. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation - Outdoor Air Load Calculator INPUT Values include
"...State Selection;
City Selection;
Operating Hours;
Air Setpoints; etc..."
For more information see Online Toolbox; Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Design Guides; Food Service Technology Center

Barrel, Box, Cylinder, Tanks

BARREL CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CONE CALCULATORS & APPLETS, SPHERE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BIN CALCULATORS & APPLETS, LAGOON CALCULATORS & APPLETS, ETC.

ABE VOLUME CALCULATORS - S.D. Filip To, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Mississippi State University VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
ABE Volume Calculators include:
"...Box Calculator;
Cube Calculator;
Partially Filled Sphere Calculator;
Full Sphere Calculator;
Cone Calculator;
Barrel Calculator;
Right Pyramid Calculator;
Pyramid with Rectangular Base Calculator;
Partilly Filled Lying Down Cylinder Calculator;
Cylinder with Hemisphere on Both Ends Calculator;
Partially Filled Domed Cylinder Calculator;
Cylinder with One Dome Calculator;
Dylinder with One Dome Calculator;
Partially Filled Grain Bin Calculator;
Cylinder Calculator;
Milk Tank Calculator;
Partially Filled Milk Tank Calculator;
Ellipsoid Calculator;
Truncated Parabloloid Calculator;
Trapezoid Tank Calculator;
Grain Gravity Wagon Calculator;
Ploygon Block Calculator;
Torus Calculator;
Revolved Trapezoid Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Engineering Tools; S.D. Filip To's Home Page or the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

VOLUME CALCULATORS (DUGOUTS, LAGOONS, BINS & TANKS) - Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Alberta, Canada VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Area & Volume Calculators; Calculators or Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Some examples from over "8" Volume Calculators include

Round Bin Volume Calculator
Round Bin Volume Calculator INPUT Values include:
Diameter; Height of Grain; Test Weight of Grain;
Crop
"...Wheat; Pea; Canoloa; Mustard; Barley; Lentil;
Oats; Corn; Soybeans..."

Dugout Volume Calculator - Lagoon Volume Calculator
Dugout Volume Calculator - Lagoon Volume Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Length; Width; Depth; Water Depth; End Slope; Side Slope..."

CRATE CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CARTON CALCULATORS & APPLETS, BOX CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BOX CALCULATORS & APPLETS, BOX CALCULATORS & APPLETS

BOX CALCULATOR - The Router Workshop
Box Calculator
"...Building Boxes - use this calculator to give you the complete cut list for the specific size you want!...is designed to help you create a customized box..."
Box Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...How many boxes are you building;
Length; Width; Height; Material Thickness; etc..."
For more information see Dynamic Calculators or the The Router Workshop

TANK VOLUME CALCULATORS & APPLETS

HORIZONTAL CYLINDER TANK CALCULATOR (METRIC) - Wonga Beach Q.L.D. Australia VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Horizontal Cylinder Tank Calculator INPUT Values include:
Radius Value, etc.; Horizontal Tank (cylinder) Length;
Type of Liquid
"...examples from over 50 Liquids/Chemials include:
Acetone, Alcolol, Benzene, Caster Oil,
Crude Oil, Gasoline, Heptane, Propane, Water, etc..."

Horizontal Cylinder Tank Calculator OUTPUT Values include:
"...Total Litres that the Horizontal Cylinder Tank will hold;
Weight..."

For more information see Trigonometry Calculator or Blocklayer

HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANK VOLUMES & RECTANGULAR TANK VOLUMES CALCULATORS - Greer Tank Inc.
Tank Calculators include
Horizontal Cylindrical Tank Volumes INPUT Values include:
"...Tank Diameter; Tank Length..."
Rectangular Tank Volumes INPUT Values include:
"...Width; Length; Height..."

For more information see Greer Tank

ON SIDE TANK VOLUME & DETERMINE LIQUID CONTENT REMAINING + PERCENT FULL CALCULATOR - Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Alberta, Canada
On Side Tank Calculator
"...The dimensions for diameter, length and depth should be inside dimensions, otherwise the results will be larger than the real volume. Depth to liquid is the dip-stick measurement from the top of the tank to the surface of the liquid. By entering the above information this calculator gives you the contents of tank in cubic feet, Imperial and U.S. gallons, and litres. It also gives you the percent that the tank is full at the various depths of liquid..."
On Side Tank Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Diameter; Length;
Depth to Liquid Depth
(dip-stick measurement from the top of the tank to the surface of the liquid)..."

On Side Tank Calculator OUTPUT Values include
"...Cubic Feet; Imperial; U.S. gallons; and Litres..."
For more information see Area & Volume Calculators; Calculators or Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

TANK VOLUME CALCULATORS - Regal Tanks, Suffolk, U.K.
Tank Volume Calculators include
"...Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks;
Vertical Cylindrical Tanks;
Rectangular Tanks;
Volume Converter..."
For more information see Regal Tanks

TANK VOLUME CALCULATOR - We-Mac Manufacturing, Inc.
Tank Volume Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Type of Tank (Horizontal or Rectangular);
Diameter of Tank; Length of Tank; Height of Tank if Rectangular;
Increments in Inches (1, .5, .25 or .125); Stiker Panels..."
For more information see We-Mac Manufacturing, Inc.

TANK VOLUME CALCULATOR - Northland Stainless Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE.
U.S. Gallons in Round Tanks Volume Calculator
"...approximates the volume of a given head..."
U.S. Gallons in Round Tanks Volume Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Tank Inside Diameter; Tank Straight Side Length;
Head Type
(ASME Flanged & Dished; Standard Flanged & Dished;
80:10 Flanged & Dished; Hemispherical or Elliptical)..."

U.S. Gallons in Round Tanks Volume Calculator OUPUT Values include:
"...Volume of Straight Side (Gallons or Liters);
Volume of Head (Gallons or Liters);
Volume to Top Tangent Line (Gallons or Liters);
Flooded Volume (Gallons or Liters)..."

For more information see Northland Stainless Inc.

VERTICAL TANK VOLUME & DETERMINE LIQUID CONTENT REMAINING + PERCENT FULL CALCULATOR - Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Alberta, Canada
Vertical Tank Calculator
"...The dimensions for diameter, height and depth should be inside dimensions, otherwise the results will be larger than the real volume. Depth to liquid is the dip-stick measurement from the top of the tank to the surface of the liquid. By entering the above information this calculator gives you the contents of the tank in cubic feet, Imperial and U.S. gallons, and litres. It also gives you the percent that the tank is full at the various depths of liquid..."
Vertical Tank Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Diameter; Height; Depth to Liquid..."
Vertical Tank Calculator OUTPUT Values include
"...Cubic Feet; Imperial; U.S. Gallons; Litres..."
For more information see Area & Volume Calculators; Calculators or Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

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

Bathrooms

BATHROOM CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

BATHROOM DESIGNERS, BATHROOM FLOOR PLANS, BATHROOM DESIGNS & BATHROOM IDEAS

Kohler

VIRTUAL BATHROOM PLANNER - Kohler Co. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Virtual Bathroom Planner
"...Create. Inspire. Design. Exploring your bathroom in a three-dimensional environment and creating a virtual bathroom from your own floor plan just became even easier. With new enhancements to the Virtual Bath Planner it is easier than ever to create imaginative, unforgettable spaces..."
For more information see Design & Create: Dream Bathroom; Design & Create or Kohler

BATHROOM FLOOR PLAN OPTIONS - Kohler Co. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Kohler's Bathroom Floor Plan Center
includes over "60" different Bathroom Floor Plans. "...These floor plans are designed to help you configure your bathroom and find Kohler products that meet your room’s space-planning requirements..."
For more information see Design & Create: Dream Bathroom; Design & Create or Kohler

American Standard

BATHROOM DESIGNS & BATHROOM IDEAS - American Standard Companies VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see the American Standard Companies

Moen

BATHROOM DESIGNS & BATHROOM IDEAS - Moen, Inc. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Bathroom Designs & Bathroom Ideas from Moen
"...Coordinate your favorite faucet style and finish with matching bathroom accessories including towel bars, soap/toothbrush holders and more. Complete your bathroom designs by choosing your sink, countertop, wall colors and your cabinet finish..."
For more information see Moen

BATHROOM CABINET DESIGNERS & PLANNERS

BATHROOM MOULDING DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

KraftMaid Cabinetry

BATHROOM CABINETS DESIGNER - KraftMaid Cabinetry, Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE.
Bathroom Cabinets Designer
"...Turn your bathroom into the retreat you long for with KraftMaid. Vanities, linen cabinets, storage options, vanity mirrors and decorative enhancements for the perfect luxury bath..."
For more information see KraftMaid Cabinetry

Roland Boulanger & Co

MOULDING DECORATING DESIGNER & MOULDING INSTALLATION GUIDE WITH CALCULATORS - Roland Boulanger & Co. Ltd. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Moulding Decorating Designer includes:
Moulding Combinations
"...Baseboards; Casings; Chair Rails; Crowns; Shelves..."
Installaion Guide
"...Moulding Calculator; Cutting the Materials; Installing the Materials; Finishing..."
Decorating Projects; etc.
For more information see Boulanger

BATHS DESIGNERS & PLANNERS

BATHTUB DESIGNERS & PLANNERS

WHIRLPOOL DESIGNERS & PLANNERS

SOAKING BATHS DESIGNERS & PLANNERS

Kohler

BATHS, BATH MODULES & WHIRLPOOLS DESIGN - Kohler Co. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Baths, Bath Modules & Whirlpools Design
"...At Kohler, we invented the very first bathtub - so we understand just how much you expect from yours..."
For more information see Design & Create: Dream Bathroom; Design & Create or Kohler

Jacuzzi

AIR, JETTED & SOAKING BATHS AND SPAS - Jacuzzi Inc. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Jetted Baths
"...Deep-tissue massage concentrates the therapeutic power of water to your source of tension. With spacious bathing wells and a multitude of jet placements that provide for a totally customized experience..."
For more information see Jacuzzi

FAUCET DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

Delta Faucet

BUILD YOUR OWN FAUCET FOR THE KITCHEN, BATH, BAR OR LAUNDRY - Delta Faucet, a division of Masco Corporation Multimedia Faucet Densign for Kitchens, Baths, Bars & Laundry (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Delta Faucet
"...is a company that has been synonymous with dependability and ingenuity for more than 50 years, ever since we introduced the first single-handle ball-valve faucet back in 1954..."

American Standard

BATHROOM FAUCETS, SINKS, BATHTUBS, ETC. - American Standard Companies Multimedia Bathrooms Faucets, Sinks, Bathtubs, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see the American Standard Companies

DoE: Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads

ENERGY COST CALCULATOR FOR FAUCETS AND SHOWERHEADS - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network, Department of Energy VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads
"...is a screening tool that estimates a product's lifetime energy cost savings at various efficiency levels..."
Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads INPUT Values include:
"...Water Saving Product (Faucet or Showerhead);
Flow Rate;
Water Cost (including waste water charges);
Gas Cost;
Electricity Cost;
Minutes per Day of Operation;
Days per Year of Operation..."
For more information see Buildings Calculators; Energy Calculators & Software Home Page; Procuring Energy-Efficient Products; Technologies; Federal Energy Management Program or Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

SHOWER DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS AND

SHOWERHEAD DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

GROHE

SHOWER DESIGNER - GROHE, Friedrich Grohe AG VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
GROHE shower products
"...are specifically designed to turn a simple shower into a shower "environment" built to your individual tastes..."
Custom Shower Layouts include
"...Ceiling & Three Walls System;
Two Wall Diverter System;
His-n-Hers System;
Opposite Walls System;
Companion System; etc..."
For more information see the GROHE America or GROHE

Jacuzzi

SHOWER DESIGNER - Jacuzzi Shower Systems, Jacuzzi Inc. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Jacuzzi

Kohler

VIRTUAL SHOWER PLANNER - Kohler Co. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
On the Left hand Side Click ON "Shower Planning Tool"
The KOHLER Virtual Shower Planner
"...can help you create a custom shower tailored just for you..."
For more information see Design & Create: Plan Bathroom; Design & Create or Kohler

DoE: Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads

ENERGY COST CALCULATOR FOR FAUCETS AND SHOWERHEADS - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network, Department of Energy VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads
"...is a screening tool that estimates a product's lifetime energy cost savings at various efficiency levels..."
Energy Cost Calculator for Faucets and Showerheads INPUT Values include:
"...Water Saving Product (Faucet or Showerhead);
Flow Rate;
Water Cost (including waste water charges);
Gas Cost;
Electricity Cost;
Minutes per Day of Operation;
Days per Year of Operation..."
For more information see Buildings Calculators; Energy Calculators & Software Home Page; Procuring Energy-Efficient Products; Technologies; Federal Energy Management Program or Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

TOILET DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS AND

BIDETS DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

URINAL DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

Kohler

BIDETS - Kohler Co. VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Design & Create: Bathrooms; Design & Create or Kohler

TOILETS - Kohler Co. VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Bathrooms or Kohler

TOTO USA

TOILET DESIGNER - TOTO USA, Inc. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see TOTO USA, Inc.

DoE: Energy Cost Calculator for Toilets and Urinals

ENERGY COST CALCULATOR FOR TOILETS AND URINALS - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy VERY EXTENSIVE.
Energy Cost Calculator for Toilets and Urinals
"...is a screening tool that estimates a product's lifetime energy cost savings at various efficiency levels..."
Energy Cost Calculator for Toilets and Urinals INPUT Values include:
"...Gallons per Flush;
Water Cost (including waste water charges);
Flushes per Day;
Days per Year; etc..."
For more information see Buildings Calculators; Energy Calculators & Software Home Page; Procuring Energy-Efficient Products; Technologies; Federal Energy Management Program or Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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

BRICK ESTIMATORS, CALCULATORS, GUIDES, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

STONE ESTIMATORS, CALCULATORS, GUIDES, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

COURSING - WALL DESIGN CALCULATORS, GUIDES, TECHNICAL REPORTS, ETC.

MASONARY STRUCTURAL DESIGN GUIDE (JAVA APPLET) - J. Yaha, Masonry Advisory Council
Java Interactive Masonary Structural Design Guide
"...This analysis looks at a wall plane as a simply supported flexural element (beam) spanning between two points of support. In the traditional sense, the wall is looked at as spanning vertically. That is, the wall is attatched to the ground, and the roof/floor diaphragm. When the wind blows the wall wants to deflect like a beam. This bending stress creates..."
For more information see Design; Technical Library or the Masonry Advisory Council

CONCRETE MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CALCULATORS (ENGLISH & METRIC) - Blocklayer.com, Wonga Beach Q.L.D. Australia VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Concrete Masonry Construction Calculators include:
Concrete Masonry Block Calculators;
Raking Gable Concrete Masonry Walls Calculator;
Circular, Curved, Concrete Masonry Walls Calculator;
Starter Bar Vertical Steel Reinforcing Map Calculator;
Concrete Masonry Fence Calculator;
Bond and Gage Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Blocklayer

Some examples from over "10" Concrete Masonry Block Calculators include

Concrete Masonry Block Types, Dimensions and Core Fill - 200 Series Calculator
Concrete Masonry Block Types, Dimensions and Core Fill Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Top Courses; Base Courses; Bond Beams; Still Beams;
Ends; Doord; Starters; etc..."

Concrete Masonry Block Arches Calculator
Concrete Masonry Block Arches Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Width & Height..."

Concrete Masonry Block Fence Calculator
Concrete Masonry Block Fence Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Length; Piers; Pier Size..."

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

PATIO CALCULATORS - Monument Masonry, Inc. VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of Patio Calculators include
"...Flagstone Project Estimator, Flagstone Calculator, etc.;
Block Brick Patio Calculator;
Patio Wall Calculator;
Concrete Rectangle and Circle Calculator, Concrete Fill and Grade Calculator, etc.
For more information see Monument Masonry, Inc.

WATER GARDEN CALCULATORS - The Water Garden, LLC VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Water Garden Calculators
"...Pond Volume Calculator;
Pond Liner Size Calculator;
Surface Area Calculator;
Selecting the Proper Pond Filter System;
Selecting the Proper pond Size Pump..."
For more information see The Water Garden, LLC

STONE CUTTING CALCULATORS & APPLETS

SAW SPEED CONVERSION CALCULATOR (FOR STONE CUTTING TOOLS) - WF Meyers Company, Inc., Bedford, IN
Saw Speed Conversion Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Surface Feet per Minute (SFM); Diameter; Revolutions per Minute (RPM)..."
For more information see WF Meyers Company, Inc.

Cabinets

CABINET DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

FOR CABINET DESIGN IN BATHROOMS SEE BATHROOMS

FOR CABINET DESIGN IN KITCHENS SEE KITCHENS

Caulking

CAULKING CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

CAULKING CALCULATOR - B. Allgood, Acoustical Specialties & Supply, Inc.
Caulking Calculator INPOUT Values include:
"...Depth & Width..."
For more information see Fire Protection & Sealants or Acoustical Specialties & Supply, Inc.

CAULKING CALCULATOR - Interlakes Distribution Ltd.
Caulking Calculator INPOUT Values include:
"...Width of Joint; Depth of Joint; etc..."
For more information see Interlakes Distribution Ltd.

Ceiling

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

CEILING ESTIMATOR - TILE, PLANK & PANEL

CEILING SELECTOR (CEILING TILE, PLANK & PANEL) - Armstrong VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Ceiling Selector
"...Choose either
1) Fasten Directly to your Current Ceiling: "...Attach directly to existing ceiling; No grid system, resulting in cleaner look; Tongue-and-groove design; Virtually no loss in ceiling height..."
2) Lower or Level Existing Ceiling: "...Suspended below existing ceiling in a grid; Typically requires a drop of at least 3" from current ceiling; Ideal way to lower or level an existing ceiling; Easy access to fixture above the ceiling; etc..."

Ceiling Calculator INPOUT Values include:
"... Tiles; Planks; Panels..."
For more information see Ceilings or Armstrong

DESIGN A ROOM (KITCHEN, BATHROOM, DINNING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, FOYER, HOME OFFICE & LIVING ROOM) - Armstrong VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
"Design a Room" using
Armstrong's Decorative Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling Planks (Wood), Tin Ceiling Tiles, etc.
Armstrong's Hardwood Flooring for the Living Room, Family Room, Foyer, Dinning Room, Kitchen, etc.
Armstrong's Wood Cabinets for the Kitchen, Bathroom, etc.
For more information see Armstrong

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

CEILING INSTALLATION - TILE, PLANK & PANEL

CEILING INSTALLATION FOR CEILING TILE, PLANK & PANELS - Armstrong Multimedia Ceiling Installation for Ceiling Tile, Plank & Panels Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guides (Text & Images). VERY EXTENSIVE.
For more information see Ceilings or Armstrong

CEILING GRID CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CEILING GRID ESTIMATOR - CALCULATOR - B. Allgood, Acoustical Specialties & Supply, Inc.
Ceiling Grid Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Square Footage of Room & Combined Length of all Walls..."
Ceiling Grid Calculator OUTPUT Values include:
"...pieces of 12 foot main runners;
pieces of 4 foot cross-tees;
pieces of 2 foot cross-tees (If your ceiling tile is 2' x 2'); etc..."
For more information see Commercial Ceilings & Insulation or Acoustical Specialties & Supply, Inc.

Closets

CLOSET DESIGNERS, PLANNERS, CALCULATORS & APPLETS

CLOSET DESIGNER - ClosetMaid Corporation
ClosetMaid's Visual Storage Planner
"...is a fun, interactive way to design your perfect closet/storage area..."
For more information see ClosetMaid

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 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 FOR FENCE POSTS CALCULATOR - Hoover Fence Company
Concrete for Fence Posts Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Diameter of Hole; Depth of Hole; Quantity of Holes..."
For more information see Hoover Fence Company

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

MIX-READY COLORS & MORTAR COLORS CALCULATOR - Davis Colors, Los Angeles, CA VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Mix-Ready Colors & Mortar Colors Calculator
"...will give you the amount of Davis Colors you need to add to your Mix-Ready & Mortar project to achieve your desired color..."
For more information see Davis Colors

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, MAHOGANY, IPE OR TIGERWOOD) - Sound Cedar Company
Decking Materials Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Square Footage of Deck;
Width of Decking;
Type of Decking: Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, IPE or Tigerwood;
Size of Joists;
Height above ground to top of decking;
Total Width of Stairs..."
For more information see Project Calculators or the 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 ESTIMATOR & COSTS CALCULATORS & APPLETS

DECK ESTIMATOR (REDWOOD, RED CEDAR, YELLOW PINE, HEMLOCK/FIR, MAHOGANY, IPE, POLYMERS, VINYL) - ImproveNet, Inc. VERY EXTENSIVE.
Deck Calculator
"...enter the deck size, decking materials and any options you want, such as railings, multiple levels, and stairs..."
Deck Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Size of Deck;
Decking Material
Redwood, Western Red Cedar, Southern Yellow Pine, Hemlock, Fir, Mohagany, Tropical Hardwood, Fiber Reinforced Polymers, etc.
Number of deck levels (1, 2 or 3);
Number of feet above ground;
Attached to house;
Deck built over slope;
Railings;
Length of railing desired;
Deck Lighting..."
For more information see Estimators; Home Owners or ImproveNet

Drywall

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

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

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

FOR ELECTRICAL/POWER COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CENTER

Construction & Repair Calculators

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