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Dr. Mohamed Refaat

Brick Works
Bricks are made of different materials and manufactured
by different methods, and they can be used in many ways
in the construction process.
All of these factors will influence the price of the
masonry, but the main factors affecting the measurement
of brick masonry are
• Size of the brick units.
• Size of the joints between bricks.
• Wall thickness.
• Pattern of brick bond utilized.
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Brick Works
Bricks are available in a great number of sizes, but the
Common Brick Manufacturers Association has adopted
a standard size with the nominal dimensions of 60 mm
by 100 mm by 200 mm.

Bricks of this size are referred to as “standard bricks,”

Brick Works
Measuring Notes: Masonry
Generally
 Measure all quantities “net in place” and do not deduct for
openings that are less than 1 square meter.
 Separately measure masonry work that is circular on plan.
 Masonry work includes scaffolding and hoisting.
 Measure expansion joints or control joints in masonry in
linear meters.
 Specify any required joint filler material in the description of
the joint system.

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Brick Works
Measuring Notes: Masonry
Generally
• Separately measure coloured mortar where it is required.

• Measure wire reinforcement in masonry joints in linear meters.

• Enumerate anchor bolts, sleeves, brackets, and similar items.

• Measure building in lintels and similar items in linear meters.

• Specify the type of material involved; not only can the material
cost vary, but also the installation cost can vary with different
types of material.

Brick Works
 Bricks shall be measured in units of 1000 bricks
 Measured in m2 (by area) if thickness <25 cm.

 Measured in m3 (by volume) if thickness ≥25cm.

 Deduct all openings with area > 1m2.

 Include openings with area < 1 m2.

 Deduct all Concrete elements.

 Separate item for each brick type.

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Brick Works
Concrete
Block

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Plastering
Internal Plaster:
 Engineering measurement by area (m2).
 All openings with area ≥ 1 m2 are deducted.
 Openings with area < 1 m2 are not deducted.
 Openings sides are not added.
 Inclined slabs are calculated based on their horizontal
projection.

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Plastering
External plaster:

◗ Engineering measurement by area (m2).

◗ Openings with areas ≥ 1 m2 are deducted.

◗ Openings with areas < 1 m2 are not deducted.

◗ Openings sides are not added.

◗ Cantilever slabs < 1 m projection not added.

◗ Add half the area of cantilever slabs ≥ 1 m.

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Wall Covering
Engineering measurement by area (m2).
◗ Ceramic
◗ Granite
◗ Wood
◗ Brick
◗ Stone

Wall trim measured in linear m

Circular columns measured in linear m

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Stair Steps Covering

◗Engineering measurement by linear m.

◗May be measurement by unit of steps.

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Flooring
Engineering measurement by area (m2)
Floor Trim > 20 cm measured inm2
Floor Trim < 20 cm measured in m’
Types are:
◗Tiles

◗Ceramic

◗Granite

◗Wood

Painting

◗Engineering measurement by area (m2).

◗All openings are deducted.

◗Openings sides are added.

◗Wood painting measured by unit.

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Water Proofing
Engineering measurement by area (m2).

◗ Footings Isolation

◗ Column neck Isolation

◗ Ground beam Isolation

◗ Bathroom Isolation

◗ Roof slab Isolation

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Example
5.6m

D1
A A

4.8m D2
1.8 m

1.1 m

W1 W2

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Example
 Top slab Beam 0.3m x 0.5m respectively. 0.15 m 3.25 m
 Column 0.3m x 0.3m  Moisture isolation above Slab-on- 0.15 m
 External Brick wall = 25 cm thick grade.
 Internal brick wall = 12.5 cm thick  Moisture isolation above roof slab Brick wall 0.25
 Top roof wall = 12.5 cm thick  Mortar and Sand layers below
m thick
 W1: Window 1.2x1.2 roof tiles = 2 and 7 cm thick
 W2: Window 0.5x0.5 respectively.
3.00 m
 D1: Door 1.0x2.2 m  Roof tiles = 2 cm thick
 D2: Door 0.8x2.2 m
 Slab-on-grade thick = 0.15 m 0.25 m
 Room Internal plastering = 2 cm
0.00 m
thick
 Bathroom Internal finishing is
ceramic tiles
 External plastering = 2 cm thick 1.05 m
 Flooring is ceramic tile thick = 1
cm Section
 Mortar and Sand layers below
A-A
ceramic = 2 and 7 cm thick
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EXAMPLE
It is required to estimate the quantities of the
following work items:
◗ Internal brick work
◗ External brick work
◗ Plastering
◗ Isolation
◗ Ceramic wall
◗ Ceramic flooring
◗ Painting
◗ Doors andwindow
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