Abstract
Spreadsheets are becoming very powerful tools in solving engineering problems. The Excel spreadsheet, for example, is becoming an integral part of any computer program library. The applications of spreadsheet programs can do basic financial calculations such as cost estimates, schedule control, and cost control to solving complicated problems. In addition, they can create charts and graphs from data. This paper is presenting the use of spreadsheets in teaching construction management-related concepts ranging from simple to very advanced applications. Several templates were developed to explain the concepts and their use in the classroom. Samples of Excel templates developed to help understand several concepts and to be used by students in classrooms are presented. The templates are addressing several concepts ranging from a simple constructing cost estimate problem to a very advanced application like scheduling linear and repetitive projects.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition - Pittsburg, PA, United States Duration: Jun 22 2008 → Jun 24 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering