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Module 1 Engineering Economics

1 Describe methods for economic decision making and Enlist various situations
under which a decision needs to be taken.
2 Define Cash Flow and describe types of cash flow with using of diagram.
3 Explain evaluation of public projects by benefit/cost ratio method.
4 Explain effect of Taxation on comparison of alternatives.

Module 2 Estimates

1 Illustrate with an example of Centre line method of taking out quantities of a

building.
2 Discuss accuracy criteria for concrete work and deduction criteria for plaster
work.
3 Write the unit of measurements for below item.
1) Glazing Work, 2) Surface Excavation, 3) Honeycomb Brickwork, 4)
Skirting, 5) Wooden Framework
4 Write short notes on following. 1) Contingencies 2) Work charged
establishment charges
5 Define terms 1) First and Final Bill, 2) R.A. Bill, 3) Final Bill
6 For the following given figure, calculate the quantities of following items.
a) Earthwork in Excavation in foundation
b) Cement Concrete bed in Foundation
c) Brick masonry work in foundation up to plinth in cm 1:6.
In figure: In section-AB consider data for section starting from P.C.C. (from
bottom) P.C.C. : 0.9 m, of step 1: 0.6 m, of step 2: 0.5 m, of step 3: 0.4 m, wall:
0.2 m

Module 3 Specification & Market Survey

1 Define specification.
2 Discuss the essential principles of writing good specifications.
3 Give detail specification
i) Earth work in excavation in foundation

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ii) 1st class Brickwork in Cement Mortar ( 1: 6 )

4 Write down market rates of below items for construction.
1) RMC M25, 2) Aluminum section fully glazed window, 3) Mason for Plaster
work, 4) Tower Crane Operator, 5) Conventional size AAC Block

Module 4 Rate Analysis

1 What is meant by analysis of rates?

2 What is the purpose of rate analysis?
3 What is task work?
4 Work out rate analysis for 1st class brick Masonry work in cm (1:6) for super
structure.

Module 5 Contract

1 Define contract.
2 Write short note on “Condition of Contract”.
3 State the situation under which the need of an arbitrator arises?
4 Explain the following types of engineering contracts - (1) Item Rate Contract
(2) Percentage rate of contract (3) Lump Sum Contract (4) BOT Contract

Module 6 Tender & Tender Notice

1 Define Tender. Give classification of tenders.

2 Draft a typical tender notice for civil engineering works.
3 Write short note on scrutiny of tender.
4 Explain in detail various reasons for termination of contract.

Module 7 Valuation

1 Define valuation.
2 Explain Terms: 1) Cost. 2) Price. 3) Value. 4) Salvage value. 5) Book Value
6) Market Value 7) Sinking fund.

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3 Differentiate between Depreciation and Obsolescence.

4 Define Capitalized value.

Figure – 1 (Module 2, Question 6)

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Figure – 2 (Module 2, Question 6)

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