Code: 9A01605

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 ESTIMATION, COSTING & VALUATION (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Standard scheduled of rates is permitted in the examination hall. Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 Explain different types of estimates. 2 3 Explain the different methods for estimating building works. Estimate the quantity of earthwork of a road from chainage 20 to 26 m from the data given below. The formation level at 20 m chainage is 88.50 and the road has rising gradient of 1 in 100. The formation width of the road is 10 m, side slopes 1:1 in cutting and 2:1 in banking. Chain age (20 m) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RL of Ground 88.1 87.74 87.8 88.2 90.75 90.2 89.98 Calculate the rate of 2.5 cm thick D.P.C with cement and sand in (1:2). A flight of stairs is to be constructed in R.C.C (1:2:4), from the sketch given below, workout the quantities steel reinforcement required. Also prepare bar bending schedule.

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What if the contractor argues that the standard of work should take into account the tender price and a lower standard should be expected if the price is low?

7 (a) Define the following terms: (i) Gross income. (ii) Salvage value. (iii) Capitalized value. (iv) Freehold property. (b) An old building has been purchased by a person at a cost of Rs.3,00,000/- excluding the cost of land. Calculate the amount of annual sinking fund 4% compound interest, assuming the future life of the building as 20 years and the scrap value of the building as 10% of the cost of purchase. 8 Write detailed specifications for brick masonry and color washing. *****

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III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 ESTIMATION, COSTING & VALUATION (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Standard scheduled of rates is permitted in the examination hall. Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** List out the various items of work involved in the construction of class A residential building. Calculate the quantities for the figure given below for the following data: (a) Sand required in plinth filling. (b) 12 mm thick plastering in walls with 1:1:6 cement concrete and local sand Mortar.

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Code: 9A01605 3 (a) List out the general methods for computation of earth work. Explain. (b) Explain about curvature correction. Calculate the rate analysis for 40 mm thick glazed window of Indian teak wood.

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A R.C.C. (1:2:4) rectangular beam 200 mm wide x 300 mm deep x 3000 mm overall length reinforced with tor steel bars 3 nos 16 mm diameter (wt.1.58 kg/m), two outer bars straight and L-hooked at ends and the inner bar bent up at 45o at appropriate places with L-hooked ends. At top two hanger bars are 10 mm in diameter (wt.0.62 kg/m) straight and L-hooked at ends, Stirrups are 6 mm in diameter M.S. bar (at 0.22 kg/m) and spaced at 200 mm c/c. Concrete cover = 25 mm. Draw rough sketches of longitudinal and c/c. of beam of beam showing the reinforcement details and calculate the quality of steel required in kgs and prepare a bar bending schedule. (a) What are the criteria that ensure validity of a contract? (b) Discuss in brief about different contract documents. (a) Explain the concept of sinking fund. (b) A leasehold property is to produce a net income of Rs. 5,000/- per annum for the next 60 years. Estimate the value of the property: Assume that the owner requires a return of 6% on his capital and that a sinking fund to replace the capital is also to be accumulated at 6%. (a) Write detailed specification for reinforced cement concrete (1:2:4). (b) Write detailed specification for distempering.

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Code: 9A01605

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 ESTIMATION, COSTING & VALUATION (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Standard scheduled of rates is permitted in the examination hall. Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) What are the units of measurement in metric system for different items of civil work? (b) Differentiate abstract estimate and detailed estimate. 2 Work out the quantities for two roomed building of size 4 x 5 m and verandah of 4 x 3 m. The cross section details were given in figure shown below: (a) Earth work excavation. (b) Cement concrete in foundation.

Figure 3 Prepare an estimate for the portion of a road from chainage 14 to 22 m from the data given below. The formation width of the proposed road is 12 m, side slopes 1 :1 in cutting and 2:1 in banking.
Chain age (30 m) RL of Ground 14 108.60 15 109.25 16 109.40 17 108.85 18 108.50 19 107.25 20 106.80 21 107.15 22 107.20

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Code: 9A01605 4 5 Write specifications for workmanship in RCC and steel structural work.

Estimate the quantity of steel required for a R.C.C (1:2:4) slab 125 mm thick provided for a room 3.0 m X 6.5 m, resting over a 300 mm thick walls. Reinforcement details: Main reinforcement: 10 mm bars at 150 mm c/c (alternate bars are bent-up). Distribution reinforcement: 8 mm at 180 mm c/c. Also prepare the bar bending schedule.

6 (a) How is a contractor normally qualified to carry out certain types of work for governments departmental work? (b) What are the conditions of contract in a contract document? 7 (a) Explain different methods of depreciation. (b) Explain the terms book value, out goings, annuity, and years purchase. 8 Write detailed specifications for R.C.C. roofing and A.C. sheet roofing *****

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Code: 9A01605

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 ESTIMATION, COSTING & VALUATION (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Standard scheduled of rates is permitted in the examination hall. Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** Define estimating. What are the various aspects involved in method of estimating? Explain the importance of each aspect. Estimate the following quantities for the figure given below: (a) R.B. work in lintels. (b) No. of bricks required for foundation and plinth.

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Code: 9A01605 3 (a) Explain how you will calculate the quantity of earth work in hill road. (b) Explain the terms lead and lift. What are the different overhead charges in rate analysis? Explain.

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A room 6 m long and 5 m wide has flat roof. There is one T-beam in the center (cross section below the slab 300 mm x 500 mm) and the slab is 150 mm thick. Draw a rough sketch and estimate the quantity of Iron bars required for reinforcement (T-beam only) from the data given below: Main bars: 8 Nos. 25 mm diameter. In 2 rows of 4 each (all 4 in the bottom being straight and others are bent up at 45o). Anchor bars: 2 nos. 16 mm diameter. Stirrups: 10 mm diameter. and 150 mm. c/c throughout. Assume a clear cover of 25 mm all over. (a) Explain the common types of engineering contracts. (b) Compare the following types of contract: (a) Item rate contract vs lump sum contract. (b) Cost plus contract vs turnkey contract. Briefly explain the following: (a) Scrap value. (b) Life of structure. (d) Standard rent. (e) Mortgage.

(c) Annuity. (f) Net income.

Write detailed specifications for damp proof course, painting to steel and iron works.

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