A project involves excavation of a 30m by 30m raft foundation to a depth of 2m,...

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A project involves excavation of a 30m by 30m raft foundationto a depth of 2m, with the earth to be transported up to 30m fromthe edge within 15 days.

Estimate the total cost for excavation considering Manualoperation and the following;
Man hours/unit: 2 hours/unit

Assume 8 hour/day of work

Cost of labor/day: $150

2. Estimate the total cost for excavation consideringMechanical Operations with one excavators and 2 tippers and thefollowing;

2 operators per excavator and 2 operators per truck

Productivity of equipment: 30 m3/hour

Assume 8 hour/day of work

Cost of excavator/day: $3000

Cost of tipper/day: $1500

Cost of labor/day: $150

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