Jarel Bruce

Orofino High School

University of Idaho

Activities and Societies: Society of American Foresters; Forest Products Society

University of Idaho

Activities and Societies: Society of American Foresters Graduate and Professional Student Association ACCEL: Spreadsheet-based Cost Estimation for Forest Road ConstructionABSTRACT A computer program uses Visual Basic object oriented programming within Microsoft Excel to compute the costs of construction components using interactive sheets, automated tasks, and advanced computer routines. Road design elements and site characteristics are variables used to optimize earthwork allocation, improving on using the mass diagram method. The program also estimates clearing and grubbing… Show more ACCEL: Spreadsheet-based Cost Estimation for Forest Road ConstructionABSTRACT A computer program uses Visual Basic object oriented programming within Microsoft Excel to compute the costs of construction components using interactive sheets, automated tasks, and advanced computer routines. Road design elements and site characteristics are variables used to optimize earthwork allocation, improving on using the mass diagram method. The program also estimates clearing and grubbing areas, rock surfacing volumes, and culvert lengths. ACCEL was validated by comparing the results to those of RoadEng (by Softree) ensuring formulas were input correctly and showing close agreement in results. This program was created in an easy to use and recognizable format of Microsoft Excel, and builds upon basic quantity and cost estimation techniques. Show less

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