07CV63

USN
R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VI Semester B. E. Examinations May/June-11

Civil Engineering

ESTIMATION,COSTING,SPECIFICATIONS AND DEPARTMENTAL

PROCEDURE
Time: 03 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
Answer question no one and any two from Part B and one question from
Part C

PART- A
1 a The details of a residential building are shown in the accompanying
fig.1. work out the quantities and cost of the following items of work by
centre line method:
a. Earthwork estimation for foundation in ordinary soil at Rs
100/m3.
b. Cement concrete (CC) bed (1:4:8) for foundation at Rs 1450/m3.
c. Coursed rubble stone masonry in CM(1:6) for foundation and
basement at Rs 1350/m3.

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PART- B
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A highway alignment of formation width 10m and side slope 2H: 1V is

to be made. Estimate the quantity of earthwork using mean sectional
area method. The formation level at zero chainage is 105 and a up
gradient of 1 in 50 is to be provided. Also estimate the total cost of the
earthwork at Rs 60/m3. Following are reduced levels of ground at
different chainages:
chain 0
age
RL of 103.0
groun
d

30

60

90

120

150

180

210

104.0

105.5

105.2
5

104.0

100.0

105.8
0

106.2

Work out from first principles unit rate of the following items:
a. Ashlor masonry in 1:6 CM for superstructure.

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b. First class brickwork in superstructure with 1:6 CM.

c. Plain cement concrete 1:2:4.
d. Distemper painting, two coats.
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Write
a.
b.
c.
d.

specifications for the following items:

Damp proof course.
Plain cement concrete 1:4:8.
First class brickwork in superstructure using Cm 1:6.
External plastering in CM 1:6 for brick masonry walls.

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PART C
5 a What is a contact agreement? Briefly explain different types of contact
agreements.
b Write explanatory note on
i.
Earnest money deposit.
ii.
Right of contractor.
iii.
Technical sanction.
6 a Define the terms tender, work order, completion certificate.
b Explain nominal muster Roll and Measurement Book.
c Explain briefly duties and liabilities of a contractor.
Figure 1 to be attached

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