- Ability to estimate the total cost of the work based on the Road Construction Abstract Cost-Estimate Book
- Ability to define basic information and assumptions for each of the nine chapters of the Cost-Estimate Book
- Ability to analyze the route gradient in different segments using the Road Construction Abstract Cost-Estimate Book method
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- Possibility to calculate the various appendices of the Cost-Estimate Book
- Possibility to calculate the quantities of items in each chapter
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- Possibility to apply overhead and regional coefficients, as well as mobilization and demobilization costs
- Possibility to account for the impact of Tunnels and Large Bridges on the cost estimates for the Earthworks, Culverts, and Tunnels/Bridges chapters
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- Possibility to export basic information, appendices, and chapters to Microsoft Excel
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Definition of Basic Information and Assumptions
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- Definition of the road type and width, as well as the Average Daily Traffic (ADT), for up to 20 different segments along a project route
- Definition of culvert hydrology parameters (rainfall, soil type, and vegetation cover) and embankment slope for up to 10 different segments along a project route
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- Definition of the pavement type and CBR for up to 10 different segments along a project route
- Large Bridge Information (span length, number of spans, average pier height, concrete deck, number and diameter of piles)
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- Tunnel Information (cross-sectional area, RMR, water seepage conditions, seepage length)
- Building Information (building type, area)
- Interchange Information (interchange type, number of loops, number of connectors, ramp bridge)
- Miscellaneous Information
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Appendices of Road Construction Abstract Cost-Estimate Book
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- Calculation and completion of the Earthworks Appendix based on different segments of the route in terms of natural ground slope and road width, as well as estimation of the project cost for each segment
- Calculation and completion of the Culverts and Structures Appendix based on different segments of the route in terms of natural ground slope, road width, embankment slope, rainfall, soil type, and vegetation cover, as well as estimation of the project cost for each segment
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- Calculation and completion of the Road Pavement Appendix based on different segments of the route in terms of pavement type, road width, Average Daily Traffic (ADT), and CBR, as well as estimation of the project cost for each segment
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- Calculation and completion of the Large Bridges Appendix based on bridge length, number of spans, bridge width, and pile diameter and length, as well as estimation of the cost of each bridge
- Calculation and completion of the Tunnels Appendix based on cross-sectional area, RMR, water seepage, seepage length, and excavation length in kilometers, as well as estimation of the cost of each tunnel
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- Calculation and completion of the Road Signs and Safety Equipment Appendix based on different segments of the route in terms of road type and natural ground slope, as well as estimation of the project cost for each segment
- Calculation and completion of the Operational and Ancillary Buildings Appendix based on the description and type of building and its area, as well as estimation of the cost of each building
- Calculation and completion of the Interchanges and U-Turns Appendix based on interchange type and the number of loops and connectors, as well as estimation of the cost of each interchange
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