B.Arch.

Degree IV Semester Examination May 2018

AR1406 ESTIMATION AND SPECIFICATION
(2014 Scheme)

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

PART A
(Answer All questions)
(8 x 5 = 40)

I. Write short notes on the following

a. Advantages of specification.

b. BIS and CPWD.

c. Specifications of earthwork in excavation of foundation trenches.

d. Specifications of reinforcement.

e. Day work and Prime cost

f. Types of estimate.

g. Schedule of rates and contract document.

h. Purpose of obtaining cost estimation for a proposed building.

PART B
(4 X 15 = 60)
II. What is specification? What are different types of specification.
OR
III. Write the general specification for
i. Coarse aggregate
ii. Sand
iii. Cement

IV. Write detailed specification for painted wooden doors of an office building
OR
V. Write detailed specification for cement concrete 1:4:8.

VI. Prepare an estimate of quantities for the item shown below based on the attached
drawing. Assume any appropriate data, if found necessary.

i. RR masonry for 45 x 45 cm plinth

ii. DPC course above plinth 45 cm wide
iii. Brick work in cement mortar 1:6 for 300 cm high walls
OR
VII. Prepare an estimate of quantities in standard units for the items shown below based
on the attached drawing. Assume any appropriate data, if found necessary
 B.Arch. Degree IV Semester Examination May 2018
AR1406 ESTIMATION AND SPECIFICATION
(2014 Scheme)

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

i. Brick partition wall 10 cm thick masonry 3.0 m high, in CM 1:6 with 10 cm
x 10 cm lintel at 210 cm from floor level
ii. RCC 1:1.5:3 for columns in the ground floor above plinth level
iii. Plastering with cement mortar 1:4 for interior walls
iv. Quantity of front door D1

VIII. Calculate unit rate of brick work for walls in cement mortar 1:4. Assume any
appropriate data, if found necessary.

Bricks 19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm 700 Nos

Cement 90 Kg/cu m
Dry sand 0.20
Mason 0 .70/cu m
Man 0.35/cu m
Woman 0.70 cu m

Rates:
Bricks INR 9000/1000 nos
Cement INR 500/bag
Sand INR 1200/m3
Mason INR 800/person
Man 500/person
Woman 500/ person

OR
IX. Calculate the unit rate for cement mortar 1:6 for plastering walls, 12 mm thick.
Assume any appropriate data, if found necessary.
Cement 43 kg/cu m
Sand 0.15 cu m/cu m
Mason 1.00/10 cu m
Man 0.50/cu m
Woman 0.50/cu m

Rates:
Broken stone INR 650/cu m
Cement INR 500/bag
Sand INR 1200/cu m
Mason INR 800/person
Man 500/person
Woman 500/person
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