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An interactive cost model for the reinforced concrete beam and slab system was developed using the results of 80 charts presented in Chapter 3. Based on the charts developed, 390 statistical relationships were established subsequently. The model elements for which quantities and cost can be computed by this program are solid slab, beams, columns, shear walls and total structure. The various design variables for each of these model elements have been enumerated; the flowcharts developed to write the computer program are presented; an illustration for using the interactive computer program is given and some of the sample results for different model elements are shown. Overall, the model developed runs to 54 normal computer printout pages and uses 10 subroutines for different model elements.
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Singh, S. Cost model for reinforced concrete beam and slab structures. Journal of the Construction Division (ASCE). Accepted for publication, 1993.
Singh, S. Cost estimation of prestressed concrete beam and reinforced concrete slab construction. Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 9, 1991, pp. 205–215.
Singh, S. Computer based cost model for reinforced concrete flat slab and waffle slab systems. International Journal of Project Management Accepted for publication, 1993.
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Singh, S. (1994). Computer-Based Cost Model for Reinforced Concrete Beam and Slab System. In: Cost Estimation of Structures in Commercial Buildings. Macmillan Building and Surveying Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13030-6_8
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