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Project Worksheet

The Octagon Shaped Planter Has The Following Dimensions:

Width: 13'6" (interior measure from one side to its opposite)
Depth: 18" (three tiers)
Length of One Side: 5'6" (interior measure - equal sides)

From the Information Above and in the Project Plan, Determine the Following:

A) The Perimeter of the Planter (interior and exterior)	Feet _________ Inches _______
B) The Angle of Cut for Timbers (to make an equilateral octagon)	_________ Degrees
C) The Area and Volume of the Planter (how much is the planter able to hold?)	_________ Cubic Feet __________ Cubic Yards

D) Quantity of Landscape Timbers Needed (one timber = 8'x 6"x 6")	_________ Timbers
E) The Amount of Soil Amendment Needed (in cubic yards)	____________ Cubic Yards
F) Quantity of Angle Braces Needed (interior support only)	________ Braces
G) Boxes of Nails Needed (5 lb. box) (approximately 200 nails per box)	_________ Box(es)
H) Quantity of Rebar Required (10' lengths)	_______________ Rebar Lengths

Be Prepared to Show Your Calculations and Explain How They Were Obtained

ITEM	COST PER UNIT	QUANTITY	TOTAL COST
Landscape Timbers	$35.00 each (8'x6"x6")	#	$
Galvanized Angle Braces (nailed)	$0.25 each	#	$
Rebar	$7.00 each (1/4" x 10')	#	$
Soil Amendment	$8.00 per cubic yard	#	$
Galvanized Nails	$4.70 per 5 lb. box	#	$
PVC Pipe	$1.80 each (1/2" x 10')	#	$
PVC Fittings ('T' & elbow)	$.025 each	#	$
Rainbird 1800 Sprinkler Head	$4.50 each	#	$
Bedding Flowers	$10.00 per flat	#	$
___________________________	_______________	SUBTOTAL	$
Labor	$10.00 per hour	#	$
___________________________	_______________	TOTAL	$

Complete the Following Written Assignments

Write an Estimate for this Project Including:

Write an Accident Report

Base this report on a minor injury that one of your workers (hypothetically) received while assisting with this project