Water, the Universal Solvent. Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth. It means that wherever water goes, either through the air, the ground, or through our bodies, it takes along valuable chemicals, minerals, and nutrients. It is water's chemical composition and physical attributes that make it such an excellent solvent.
Cost breakdown. 1  Materials: Poured slab concrete typically costs $3-$5 per square foot. Footings 1 can add an additional $1-$2 per square foot. 2  Labor: labor costs from contractors or concrete specialists typically adds another $2-$3 per square foot, for a total of $2000-$3000 for this project.
How many cubic yards of concrete needed, and how much will it cost concrete is $4.75 per cubic yrd.? How much will it cost to pour a slab 17ft by 17ft by 2in if the concrete costs 40$ per cubic yard?0 ft of digging, 20,000cu.ft. total=740 cu.yd. Would it be $20,000 or $50,000 for rock... show more Anyone have any idea of average bedrock excavating cost in US or Canada? I am thinking to buy a lot and suspect there could be a lot of rocks under it.