University of Antique

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Instructional Materials Development Committee
Sibalom, Antique

Construction Methods and Project Management

This subject requires mastery of building plans interpretation and technical specifications. In depth analysis
of data present shall be practiced for accurate calculations.
Students will be drilled on basic conversions of units along with cost analysis. Computer aided calculation
will also be introduced for convenience.

Materials Estimate
1. UNIT OF MEASURE
 2. EARTHWORKS – volume of excavation and backfill.

Example :
A 1.2 meter x 2.4 meter and 2.0 meter deep septic tank is to be constructed. Compute the
cost of labor for excavation of the septic tank. Assuming 350 pesos per cubic meter for labor rate.

Solution :
Compute for volume of excavation = 1.2m x 2.4m x 2.0m = 5.76 m ³
Labor cost = 5.76 m³ x 350 pesos/m³ = 2016 pesos

3. CONCRETE WORKS – Volume of concrete

Concrete – an artificial stone as a result of mixing cement, fine aggregates and coarse
aggregates and water.
Reinforced Concrete – concrete with reinforcement embedded in such a manner that the
two materials act together in resisting forces.
Coarse Aggregate – crushed stone, crushed gravel or natural gravel with particles retained
on a 5mm sieve.
Fine Aggregates - crushed stone, crushed gravel or natural sand with particles passing 5mm
sieve.
Note: Aggregate size must be less than 25mm in size for the concrete mix to flow around the reinforcement
ready for compaction.

TABLE 1.2 FOR CONCRETE PROPORTION

CLASS MIXTURE 40KG SAND GRAVE Strengt Strength Capacity/Member

CEMENT m³ L h Mpa
m³ Psi
AA 1 : 1-1/2 : 3 12.0 0.5 1.0 2900 20 Load bearing high strength

A 1:2:4 9.0 0.5 1.0 2175 15 Load bearing normal strength

B 1 : 2-1/2 : 5 7.5 0.5 1.0 1800 13 Non load bearing

C 1:3:6 6.0 0.5 1.0 1450 10 Non load bearing

Example (Concrete slab on fill)
Example (Concrete pavement)
COLUMN FOOTING
CONCRETE BEAM AND GIRDER
CIRCULAR COLUMN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LINTEL BEAM – beams that are found above every opening on CHB walls. Usually 150mm x
200mm in cross section, this member prevents cracks on doors and windows for it is
responsible for carrying loads above the opening.

FLOOR BEAM – beams that are installed on the finished floor line level, same cross section
as the lintel beam. This member prevents the lateral force brought about by the backfill on
the flooring.

VERTICAL STIFFENERS – A rectangular column that is provide on the intersection of CHB

walls that is not connected on the existing columns. Usually 150mm x 200mm in cross
section, prevents cracks on 90 degree walls.

Solving for concrete materials on the said members are also the same as the beams and
columns.
Solve for volume of concrete then determine the class mixture of the member, in this case
Class “A” is recommended for it is load veering member.