B.Arch.

Degree IV Semester Examination May 2018

AR1406 ESTIMATION AND SPECIFICATION
(2014 Scheme)

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

PART A
(Answer All questions)
( 8 x 5 = 40)

I. Write short notes on the following

a. Specification writing.

b. Advantages and disadvantages of open specification.

c. General specification of first class building.

d. Differentiate between detailed estimate and rough estimate.

e. Factors to be considered during estimating..

f. Computer application in estimation.

g. Schedule of rates.

h. Methods of estimating a building.

PART B
(4 X 15 = 60)
II. What is specification? What are different types of specification.
OR
III. Write the general specification for
i. First class bricks
ii. Reinforcement
iii. Cement

IV. Write detailed specification for Brick masonry works.

OR
V. Write detailed specification for coursed rubble stone masonry.

VI. What are the different types of estimate? Explain in detail, different methods used
in taking rough estimate.
OR
VII. Prepare detailed estimate of
i. Earth work excavation
ii. PCC in foundation
iii. Masonry in foundation
iv. Brickwork for superstructure

VIII. Calculate unit rate of brick work for walls in cement mortar 1:4. Assume any
appropriate data, if found necessary.
 B.Arch. Degree IV Semester Examination May 2018
AR1406 ESTIMATION AND SPECIFICATION
(2014 Scheme)

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Bricks 19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm – 600 Nos

Cement 80 Kg/cu m
Dry sand 0.25 cu m/cu m
Mason 0.75/cu m
Man 0.35/cu m
Woman 0.70/cu m

Rates:
Bricks INR 7500/1000 nos
Cement INR 550/bag
Sand INR 1200/m3
Mason INR 900/person
Man 700/person
Woman 500/ person
OR
IX. Calculate the unit rate for cement mortar 1:6 for plastering walls, 12 mm thick.
Assume any appropriate data, if found necessary.
Cement 45 kg/cu m
Sand 0.25 cu m/cu m
Mason 1.00/cu m
Man 0.50/10 m2
Woman 0.50/10 m2

Rates:
40 mm broken stone 0 .95 cu m
Cement 175 kg/cu m
Sand 0.15 cu m/cu m
Mason 0.10/cu m
Man 0.1/cu m
Woman 1.40/cu m

Rates
Broken stone INR 600/cu m
Cement INR 550/bag
Sand INR 1200/cu m
Mason INR 800/person
Man 500/person
Woman 500/person

Assume approximate rates

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