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1. Prepare bar bending schedule and calculate the quantity of reinforcement in a R.C.C (1:2:4)
lintel as per data given below:
Total Length of the lintel including bearing=1.50 m;
Thickness of wall = 400 mm;
Thickness of lintel = 150 mm;
Main reinforcement 5 bars of 12 mm (out of which 2 bars are bent up near support).
Top reinforcement 2 bars of 10 mm ;
6 mm , 2 legged stirrups are provided @175 mm c/c uniformly.
2. (a)
Write out an auction notice for auction of five dry trees in mile 783 of G.T. road.
(b)
A contractor fails to complete his work in spite of repeated reminders. How will you get the
work completed?
3. (a)
Write about purpose of specifications.
(b)
Write detailed specifications for centering & shuttering and R.C.C.
4. Write detailed specifications for the following items of work:
a) Specification for a second class building.
b) Reinforced cement concrete (1:1 : 3) for slab.
5. Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class C residential
building:
(a) Footing and plinth.
(b) Super structure.
(c) Roofs.
(d) Damp proof course.
6. Calculate the rate for 10 cum of RCC (1:2:4) for foundation.
7. Work out the quantities for the following items for figure shown below:
a) Earth work excavation.
b) Cement concrete in foundation.
c) Brick work.
d) 2.5 cm CC (1:1.5:3) in surface finish.
8. Estimate the quantity of earth work required for 180 m length of road. The R.L of
formation is 112.6 m level:
Distance (m)
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

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RL of GL (m)
112
111.8
111.7
111.6
111.5
111.3
111.4
9. (a)Write detailed specification for paining to wood work and iron work.
(b)Write detailed specification for a first class building.
10. A building constructed on a site measuring 20 m x 30 m is fetching a gross rent of Rs. 2,500/- per
month. The plinth area of the building is 140 sq.m. and the cost of construction is Rs. 2,000/- per
sq.m. of plinth area. The estimate life of the building is 70 years. Determine the present value of
the property based on rental income assuming a net yield of 9% for sinking fund accumulation, a
compound interest of 5% may be assumed. Taxes, annual repairs and all other outgoings may be
taken as 32% of the gross income, and the cost of land as Rs. 80/- per sq.m.
11. Discuss different categories of contract in detail and differentiate them with respect to their
important characteristics.
12. The following figure shows the longitudinal section & cross-section of a simple beam of clear
span 5.0 m. The thickness of supporting wall is 300 mm. Workout the total quantity of the
reinforcement in the beam. Also prepare the bar bending schedule.
Cross Section Longitudinal Section.
13. Explain the types of specifications in detail.
14. Give the procedure of rate analysis with example.
15. Estimate the quantity of earth work for an embankment, 120 m long, 8 m wide at crest and
whose side slopes are 2 to 1. The central height from 0 to at every 30 m intervals are 0.60 m, 1.2
m, 1.6 m, 2.0 m and 1.3 m calculate the earth work using mid section formula and trapezoidal
formula.
16. Estimate the quantities for the figure given below for the following data:
a) Brick work in CM (1:6) in foundation and superstructure.
b) 10 mm thick damp proof course.
17. (a)Write about the uses of specifications.
(b)Give detailed specifications for the brick masonry.
18. (a)Explain the factors which affect the value of the building property.
(b)Work out the value of a building consisting of land and a house in a poor condition, to let for
Rs. 600/- per month inclusive of all taxes. The house is in such condition that the effective life
cannot be more than 20 years and after that the house shall have to be rebuilt at an estimated
cost of Rs. 25,000/-. The rent by comparison with other buildings is fair and likely to be
maintained for a very long period provided yearly repairs are regularly executed. Assume the
following data:


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Cost of annual repairs at 8% of the gross rent; Rebuilt time = one year; Interest on capital at 7%
and for redemption of estimated cost to rebuild the house at 4%; other outgoing at 18% of the
gross rent.
19. (a)What is pre qualification of contractors and what criterion is applied for taking a decision by
the client? Suggest weightage rate for merit rating.
(b)Write short notes on CPWD contract conditions and special conditions of contract.
20. Workout the quantity of reinforcement by preparing bar requirement schedule of a beam as per
the drawing given below:
21. List out general items of work for building estimates in detail.
22. How do you estimate the quantities of masonry work in semicircular arch?
23. (a)Calculate the rate for cement concrete (1:2:4) with graded stone chips from 20 mm down to 6
mm for RCC works excluding shuttering and reinforcement.
(b)Analysis the rate for cement concrete (1:2:4) pouring into moulds completely.
24. How do you calculate:
(a) Earth work with vertical fall of the ground surface for fully in banking, fully in cutting and
partly in banking cutting?
b) Earth work on curvature of a road without transverse slope.
25. (a)Define valuation and explain the purpose of valuation.
(b)Explain capitalized value with a simple example.
26. Write detailed specifications of cement concrete (1:2: 4) for M20 .
27. (a)If the contractor is in financial trouble, can the employer pay the sub-contractors directly.
(b)Justify the following case Can an employer suffering no actual loss still deduct liquidated
damages.
28. Calculate the quantity of steel reinforcement required for a roof slab of 3 m x 6 m and fully
resting over a wall of 300 mm thick on all sides.
(i)10 mm dia main bars are provided in shorter span direction at 150 mm c/c. Alternative bars
are bent up near the support and all bars are hooked at both ends.
Details of reinforcement:
(ii) 8 mm dia distribution bars are provided in longer span direction at 200 mm c/c. To hold the
bent up bars in position 3 nos distribution bars are provided on each side at top.
(iii) Cover: Bottom and top cover to reinforcement taken as 15 mm and end cover of 25 mm is
provided.
29. (a)Explain the term leasehold property.
(b)Calculate the standard rent of a government residential building newly constructed from the
following data:
Cost of land = Rs. 1,00,000/-

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Cost of construction of the building = Rs. 4,00,000/-
Cost of roads within the compound and fencing= Rs. 20,000/-
Cost of sanitary and water supply works = 8% of the cost of the building.
Cost of electrical installation including fans = 10% of the cost of the building.
Municipal house tax = Rs. 4,000/-per Annum.
Water tax = Rs. 1,200/-per Annum.
Property tax = Rs. 1,000/-per Annum.
30. a) List out the purposes and requirements of rate analysis.
b) What are the factors affecting rate analysis?
31. Work out the quantities for the following items for figure shown below:
a) Earth work excavation.
b) Cement concrete in foundation.
c) Brick work.
d) 2.5 cm CC (1:1.5:3) in surface finish.
32. (a)Explain the terms lead and lift.
(b)List out the general methods for computation of earth work. Explain.














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Unit 1
Define Estimating? Method of Estimation? Explain with examples?
What are Detailed Estimate and Abstract Estimate? List out Types of Estimation?
Give the area co-efficient required for Painting of wood work in the preparation of detailed
estimate?
Give the % of steel used for RCC Item of work for Column footings, Columns, Plinth Beam, and
Roof Slab in the preparation of detailed estimate?
Write short notes on a) Plinth Area Estimate, b). Revised Estimate, c), Supplementary Estimate,
and d) Actual or Complete Estimate
List out main items of work of a building with unit of measurement?
List out the common L.S. provisions required for a Building?
List and explain any eight general items of work involved in the estimation for a building along
with the process of calculations.
An estimate is never the actual cost of work" justify your answer with a suitable example
Enumerate different methods for estimating building works along with a suitable example
Explain the following general items of work involved in the estimation for a building and its
process calculation.
(a) Earthwork excavation for foundation trenches
(b) Earthwork in filling
(c) Cement or lime concrete in foundation
(d) Damp proof course
Write down unit of measurement, unit rate of payment and mode of measurement for the
following general items of work.
(a) Rain-water, Vent, Waste pipes etc.
(b) Ventilating cowls.
(c) Surface drains.
(d) Sanitary fittings.

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(e) Glass-panes.
(f) Broken glass coping.
List out limits of measurement and degrees of accuracy in estimating.
Unit 2
Prepare a preliminary estimate for a framed four storied office building having a carpet area of
250 sq m for each floor. Assume areas occupied by corridor, verandah, lavatories, staircase etc
as 25% of built up area and that occupied by walls and columns as 8.5% of the same. The
following details may be used for estimation
(a) Built-up area rate for ground floor (excluding foundation) = Rs1,500/- per sqm
(b) Built-up area rate for 1st and 2
nd
floor = Rs1,650/- per sq m
(c) Built-up area rate for 3rd floor = Rs1,800/- per sq m
(d) Extra for foundation = 20% of superstructure cost
(e) Extra for special architectural treatment = 1% of building cost
(f) Extra for water supply and sanitary = 7
(g) Extra for electrical installation = 8% of building cost
(h) Extra for contingencies = 4% of overall cost
(i) Extra for work charge establishment = 10
(j) Extra for other source = 5% of building cost.
Unit 3
The formation width of a road embankment is 9.0m. The side slopes are 2.5:1. The depths along
the center line of road at 50.0m intervals are 1.2,1.1,1.4,1.2,0.9,1.5 and 1.0.m. It is required to
calculate the quantity of earthwork by
(a) Prismoidal rule.
(b) Trapezoidal rule.
Estimate the cost of earthwork for laying of road for 400m length from the following data.
Formation width of the road is 10meter. Side slopes are 2:1 in banking 1:1 in cutting.


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Station Distance in meter RL of ground RL of formation
25 1000 51.00 55.00
26 1040 50.00
27 1080 50.50
28 1120 50.80
29 1160 50.60 Downward gradient of 1 in 250
30 1200 50.70
31 1240 51.20
32 1280 51.40
33 1320 51.30
34 1360 51.00
35 1400 50.60
Calculate the quantity of each work for 200m length for a portion of a road in an uniform ground
the heights of bank at the two ends being 1.00m and 1.60m. The formation width is 1.0 m and
side slopes 2:1 (H:V). Assume that there is no transverse slope. Use the following methods and
justify which method is good.
(a) Prismoidal formula and
(b) Mean - sectional area method
Unit 4
Explain Analysis of Rates? Factors affecting rate of an item of work? Give different heads used in
Analysis of Rates.
Describe the procedure for the calculation of rate per unit cum of cement concrete 1:2:4 with
stone ballast 40 mm
Describe the procedure for the calculation of rate per unit sq.m of the following items
(a) White washing three coats.
(b) White washing two coats.

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Describe the procedure for the calculation of rate per unit cu.m of RCC work in beams, slabs
etc., 1:2:4 work excluding steel but including centering, shuttering, bending and binding.
Describe the procedure for the calculation of rate per unit cu.m of Random Rubble stone
masonary in foundation and plinth.
Unit 5
Define reinforcement? List and explain various types of reinforcement?
What do you mean by development of length of reinforcement?
What do you mean by lap length, explain with suitable sketches
What are the cover rules to be followed in RCC.
Draw reinforcement details along with curtailment lengths in the following slabs.
(a) Simply supported.
(b) Continuous over several spans.
Differentiate between development length in tension and compression.
Unit 6
Distinguish Contractor and Contract? Types of Contract? Explain?

What do you understand about Contract Document?

Write a short note on the following with respect to contract document.
(a) Security deposit.
(b) Retention money.
Write a short note on the following:
(a) Informal tender.
(b) Sale of tender papers.
(c) Unbalanced tender.

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Explain the following
(a) Market rate.
(b) Work-charged establishment.
(c) Lump-sum
Differentiate between Security deposit and Retention money.
Elaborate earnest money along with its necessary
Write a short note on the following:
(a) Time limits for tender notice
(b) Sale of tender papers.
(c) Global tender
Unit 7
What do you understand about Valuation? Explain?

Explain the following method of valuation of a building along with an example.
a. Valuation based on profit
b. Depreciation method of valuation.
A colonizer intends to purchase a land of 100,000 sq m area located in the suburb of a big city to
develop it into plots of 700 sq.m each after providing necessary roads and parks and other
amenities. The current sale price of small plots in the Neighbourhood is Rs.25.00 per sq.m. The
colonizer wants a net prot of 25%. Work out the maximum price of the land at which the
colonizer may purchase the land
A building is situated by the side of a main road of Hyderabad city on a land of 600 sq.m. The
built up portion in 22m x 17m. The building is first class type and provided with water supply,
sanitary and electric fittings, and the age of the building is 30 years. Workout the valuation of
the property. Assume plinth area rate is Rs.200.00 and cost of land as Rs.6000 per sq.m.
Explain the following method of valuation of a building along with an example.
(a) Rental method of valuation
(b) Direct comparison with the capital value.

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Unit 8
List and explain standard speciations of a first class building.
Give the detailed specifications of the following items of works.
(a) Colour washing
(b) Lime concrete in foundation.
Give the detailed specifications of the following items of works.
(a) Cast iron water pipes
(b) Mangalore tiled roof.
Give the detailed specifications of the following items of works.
(a) Earthwork in excavation in foundation
(b) Random rubble stone masonry.