Calculated-industries 4215 User Manual

For Today’s Concrete ProfessionalUser’s GuideCONSTRUCTION MASTER®M–R/CTapeCONCRETECALC™CALCULATED INDUSTRIES®AC+/–πAreaWt/VolFt-In M–Per1/xxAreaArcx2

Square-Up & Drop Keys[Sq-Up]Square-up — Enters or computes the“Square-Up” (or Diagonal) length basedon entered Length and Width values.[Drop]Compu

given an entered cross-sectional footingarea (see [Conv] [Ftg]) and Length.[Conv] [Ftg]Cross-sectional Area — Used to perma-nently set the cross-secti

“Desired Riser Height”. Undimensionedvalues are assumed to be inches.[Circ]Circle — Based on an entered diameter,repeated presses display the followin

[Conv] 7 Fraction set to “Normal Mode” (reducesto the lowest common denominator).[Conv] 9 Fraction set to “Fixed Mode” (denomi-nator value always fi

[Conv] [ – ]Positive/Negative Toggle — Toggles thesign of the displayed value betweenpositive and negative.[Conv] [ • ]Per — Allows you to compute a t

Linear DimensionsTo enter dimensional values, enter thelargest dimension first – feet before inch-es, inches before fractions. Enter fractionsby enter

Square and Cubic DimensionsSquare and cubic dimensions areentered in the following order:1) Numerical Value2) Convention – Square or Cubic3) Unit – Me

Dimension ConversionsLinear ConversionsConvert 14 feet to other linear dimen-sions:Keystrokes Display14 [Feet] . . . [Conv] [Yds] 4.666667 YD[Conv] [

Cubic ConversionsConvert 14 cubic feet to other cubicdimensions:Keystrokes Display14 [Cu] [Feet] . . . [Conv] [Inch] 24192 CU IN[Yds] 0.518519 CU YD

Weight per Volume ConversionsYour calculator has the capability ofconverting between weight and vol-ume. The weight/volume ratio is per-manently store

Introducing ConcreteCalc . . . . . . . . . . .3Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Math OperationsYour calculator uses standard chaininglogic. This means that you enter yourfirst value, the operator (+, –, x, ÷), thesecond value, the

Subtracting DimensionsSubtract 3 feet from 11 feet 7-1/2 inches:11 [Feet] 7 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [–] 3 [Feet] =] 8 FT 7-1/2 INSubtract 32 inches from 81 in

Percentage CalculationsThe Percent [%] key is used to find a per-cent of a number or for working add-on,discount or division percentages. It can beuse

Memory OperationWhenever using the Memory Function,the following keys enable you to add,subtract, and recall values stored inmemory:[M+] adds the disp

How to Use the Memory FunctionKeystrokes Display1. 355 [M+] 355. [Rcl] [Rcl] 355. 2. 355 [M+] 355. 255 [M+] 255.745 [Conv] [M+] 745.[Rcl] [Rcl] – 135.

Fractional SettingsWhen ConcreteCalc is set to its defaultstate, it rounds fractional values to thenearest 1/16 of an inch. However, youmay program yo

Normal Fractional ModeThe default, Normal Mode ([Conv] 7),reduces a fraction to its lowest commondenominator (for example, 8/16 roundsto 1/2). If a fr

Paperless Tape FunctionThe Paperless Tape allows you to reviewthe last 20 entries of a calculation. Toaccess this function, press [Rcl] [=].To review

Important: To clear the paperless tapepress [On/C] twice, or press off.Previewing Paperless Tape 1. Enter a string of numbers:4 [Feet] [+] 4 FT 0 IN

Linear DivisioinSpacing CalculationYou want to divide a length of 170 feet8-1/2 inches into 5 concrete slabs (ofequal length). What is the length ofea

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Segment CalculationYou have a 78 feet 6 inch length of wallwhich you want to divide into fiveequal spaces for office partitioning.What is the length o

Linear AdditionBuilding PerimeterYou are measuring a building perime-ter with the following measurements:32 feet, 25 feet 5-1/2 inches, 19 feet, 5feet

Circle CalculationsCircumference and AreaFind the circumference and area of acircle having a diameter of 10 inches.Step/Keystrokes Display1. Clear ca

Area CalculationsArea of a RectangleWhat is the area of a room measuring12 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 8 inches?Step/Keystrokes Display1. Clear calculato

Volume CalculationsVolume of Concrete SlabsWhat is the volume (in cubic yards) ofa concrete slab 16 feet x 23 feet 5-3/4inches x 4 inches? If you are

Volume of a Semicircular PadYou want to calculate the volume of asemi-circular pad with a diameter of 16feet and a thickness of 4 inches. (Usethe [Cir

Complex Concrete VolumeYou’re going to pour an odd-shapedpatio 4-1/2 inches deep with thedimensions as shown. First, calculatethe total area (by divid

4 [Feet] 2 [Inch] [Length]8 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Width][Conv] [Vol] 35.41667 SQ FT[M+]4. Find area “C” and add to Memory:9 [Feet] [Length]9 [Feet] 6 [Inch

Concrete ColumnsYou’re going to pour five columns,each with a diameter of 3 feet 4-1/2inches and a height of 11 feet 6 inches.How many cubic yards of

Find Total Weight5. Enter weight in tons per cubic yards:1.75 [Conv] [%] 1.75 Ton Per CU YD6. Recall Memory and find weights:[Rcl] [Rcl] 19.05204 C

Basic Functions[+] [–] [x] [÷] [=]Arithmetic Operation Keys — Used toperform arithmetic functions.[%] Percent — Four-function percent key.[0] – [9] an

Volume of DrivewayYou need to calculate the cubic yardsof concrete required for pouring adriveway. The measurements are asfollows: 36 feet 3 inches de

“Square-up” ConcreteSquaring a Concrete SlabAssume you want to “Square-up” theforms for a concrete foundation measur-ing 45 feet 6 inches by 24 feet 4

Blocks, Bricks, Walls & FootingsComputing Number of BlocksYou are building an “L” shaped retain-ing wall out of standard 8 inch x 16inch blocks. O

Masonry — Estimating BricksHow many standard bricks (2-1/4- x 8-inch) are needed for a wall measuring36 feet 6 inches long and 8 feet high?Step/Keystr

Wall Volume (Using Footing Key)What is the concrete volume of a wall12 feet high x 8 inches thick, that mea-sures 35 feet 6 inches in length?Step/Keys

3. Enter length to find volume:232 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Ftg]206.6667 CU FT4. Convert to yards:[Conv] [Yds] 7.654321 CU YDMultiple Concrete FootingsFind

Concrete Footings — ContinuousLengths You are going to pour concrete for a 1foot 4 inch x 8 inch footing being usedfor the following continuous length

Tilt-Up Walls (Volume & Weight)Find the total volume and weight of a 10foot high by 16 foot long by 8 inch thickconcrete tilt–up wall. The unit we

Computing Drop Drop of Sloped PatioYou’re pouring a sloped concrete patiowith a length of 14 feet. If the standarddrop or fall is 1/8 inch per foot, w

Drop of Retaining WallYou’re building a 61 foot 8 inch retain-ing wall along a driveway that slopesaway at 1/4 inch per foot. There are 4sections, ea

[ ]Square Root — Used to find the squareroot of a number. Note: Attempts to findthe square root of a linear or volumedimension will cause an “Error”.[

Stair Problems (Risers/Treads)The ConcreteCalc can compute the val-ues used in stair building. Given valuesfor total Height, Run or Length and a“Desir

Risers Only — Custom HeightYou’re building an access stairway withunconventional height risers. If the totalrise is 3 feet 8-3/4 inches and thedesired

Risers & Treads – 7-1/2” Riser HeightYou’re building a stairway with a floor tofloor height of 28 feet 5-1/2 inches, alength of 35 feet 6 inches a

7. Find Number of Treads[Stair] 45 TRDS8. Find Tread Width7 [Stair] 9-7/16 IN T-SZ9. Find Underage/Overage[Stair] –1-5/16 IN T+/–10.Find Stringer

Accuracy/Display Your calculator hasan eleven digit display. This is made upof seven digits (normal display) andfour digits for the fraction. In a sta

ranging also applies to other dimension-al units such as inches to feet, feet toyards, etc.Battery & Auto Shut-Off Your calculatoris powered by a

Surface Area & Volume FormulasCylinderSurface area = 2π r h + 2π r2Volume = π r2 hCube Surface area = 6a2aaarhSphereSurface area = 4 π r2Volume =

Area FormulasSquare Area = a2CircleCircumference = 2 π r EllipseRectangleArea = lwTriangleaalwabrbaArea = π a bArea = a b—12Area = π r2 User’s Guide

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Dimension Keys[Yds]Yards — This is an entry and conver-sion key. The entry can be a wholenumber or a decimal number. Used withthe [Conv] key converts

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[/]Fraction Bar — This key is used toenter fractions. Fractions can beentered as proper (1 or less — 1/2, 1/8,1/16) or improper (greater than 1 —3/2,

[mm]Millimeters — This is an entry and con-version key used to enter or to convertto decimal millimeters (when used inconjunction with the [Conv] key)

Area/Volume Keys[Length]Enters the value for Length in dimen-sion problems (e.g., for calculating areaor volume). Note: This key is also used toenter