POLITEKNIK SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MU’ADZAM SHAH

JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

UNIT UKUR BAHAN

LECTURE NOTES

DCQ3074
BUILDING WORKS MEASUREMENT

TOPIC : BASEMENT MEASUREMENT

PREPARED BY
MOHD ANUWAR BIN SIMON
BASEMENT MEASUREMENT
 NOTES
DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Exc. topsoil to be preserved D.7: [Generally], Topsoil: Excavating

topsoil which is required to be preserved
m² Exc. [veg. soil / topsoil] to be preserved given in m² starting the av. Depth.
av. [150mm / 200mm / 250mm] dp. & Handling & disposal of topsoil ref. clauses
deposit in temporary spoil heaps, load D.17 – 22.
& cart away on site.

Disposal topsoil for re-used D.21: [Disposal of excavated material],

Topsoil for re-use: Given in m³ &
m³ Remove & disposal [veg. soil / topsoil] described the location of such deposits or
to be preserved in temporary spoil the av. Distance from the excavation in m
heaps for re-use load & cart away on or km.
site av. [100m / 200m / … OR 1km /
2km / …] from excavn.

Disposal topsoil off site D.22: [Topsoil removed from site],

Preserved topsoil to be removed:
m³ Remove & disposal preserved [veg. soil Described & given separately ref. clause
/ topsoil] off site, load & cart away inc. D.19.
any royalties, fees & levies. D.19: [Disposal of excavated mat.],
Disposal off site: Given in m³ & payment
for royalties, fees, levies & other charges
shall be deemed.

Exc. basement D.12.5: [Excavation], Types of

excavation: Excavating basement
m³ Exc. basement starting from [grd. lev. / measured to the outside of the fdn. &
reduced lev. / formation lev.] max. given in m³.
depth n.e.[1.0m / 2.0m / 4.0m / D.9: [Excavation], Volume to be
…thereafter in 2.0m stages]. measured: No allowance shall be made for
any extra space required to accommodate
earthwork support, fmk. for conc. &
working space.
D.10: [Excavation], Depth classification:
Max. depth n.e. 0.25m
″ ″ ″ 1.0m
″ ″ ″ 2.0m
″ ″ ″ 4.0m
& thereafter in 2.0m stages
**normally basement depth above 2.0m.
D.11: [Excavation], Starting level
[ground level / reduced level / formation
level / other such levels which excavation
shall commence.
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Exc. tr. for strip fdn. D.12.7: [Excavation], Types of

excavation: Excavating trenches to rec.
m³ Exc. tr. for strip fdn. starting from fdn. given in m³.
[reduced lev. / excavated lev.] max. D.9, D.10 & D.11: SMM2 ref. similar as
depth n.e. [0.25m / 1.0m / ...]. above.

Exc. pit for pad fdn. D.12.6: [Excavation], Types of

excavation: Excavating pit to rec. bases of
m³ Exc. pit for pad fdn. starting from stanchions, column & given in m³.
[reduced lev. / excavated lev.] max.
depth n.e. [0.25m / 1.0m / ...].

Disposal of excavated mat. on site D.18: [Disposal of excavated mat.],

Disposal on site: Given in m³ & stated av.
m³ Remove surplus excavated mat. on site distance in m or km from excavation.
in permanent spoil heaps, load & cart
away [n.e. 100m / 1km OR av. distance
200m] from excavation.

[Basement

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

OR

Disposal of excavated mat. off site D.19: [Disposal of excavated mat.],

Disposal off site: Given in m³ & payment
m³ Remove surplus excavated mat. off site for royalties, fees, levies & other charges
load & cart away inc. any royalties, shall be deemed.
fees, & levies.

[Basement

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

Exc. free of surf. water D.15: [Disposal of water], surface water:

Keeping the surface of the Site &
Item Allow for keeping the surf. of the site & excavations free of surface water.
excavn. free of surf. water.
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Excavn. in rock D.12.2: [Excavation], Types of

10
100
excavation: Rock is defined as any
m³ E.O excavn. for bracking up rock, get material met with in excavation & given
out, load & cart away from site n.e. in m³ as extra over.
[0.25m / 1.0m / 2.0m / 4.0m / **normally the volume is 10% of
…thereafter in 2.0m stages]. excavated mat.

[Basement

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

Hardcore e. 250mm thk. D.24: [Filling], Measurement: Filling

measured as equal to the void to be filled.
m³ 50mm Ø crushers run hardcore e. D.26: [Filling], Filling to make up levels:
250mm thk. to rec. [conc. blinding / Filling to make up levels over 250mm thk.
lean conc.] (m/s), in layers of [150mm / shall be given in m³ & n.e. 250mm thk.
200mm / ... ] thk. each layer, spread & shall be given in m².
levelled, well rolled & compacted wi.
compactor.

[Basement

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

OR

Hardcore n.e. 250mm thk. D.24 & D.26: SMM2 ref. similar as
above.
m² 200mm thk. 50mm Ø crusher run
hardcore to rec. [conc. blinding / lean
conc.] (m/s), spread, level &
compacted.

[Basement

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

Conc. blinding / lean conc. / conc. bed F.1.1: [In-situ concrete], Generally -
Particulars of the …
m³ [Conc. blinding / lean conc. / conc. bed] F.1.6: [In-situ concrete], Generally -
G7 [n.e.100mm / e. 100mm b.n.e. Concrete other than beds, …
150mm / e.150mm b.n.e. 300mm / e. F.2.1: [In-situ concrete], Classification
300mm] thk. laid on hardcore (m/s). of size -Where the thickness is required …
F.3.1: [In-situ concrete], Concrete
[Basement categories - All members, unless …

[Strip fdn. / pad fdn.

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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Conc. in [strip fdn. / pad fdn.] F.1.1& 6, F.2.1 & F.3.1: SMM2 ref.
similar as above.
m³ VRC G25conc. in [strip fdn. / pad fdn.] F.1.2: [In-situ concrete], Generally -
[n.e.100mm / e. 100mm b.n.e. 150mm / Reinforced work …
e.150mm b.n.e. 300mm / e. 300mm]
thk. laid on [conc. blinding/ lean conc. /
conc. bed] (m/s).

Conc. in [outer / inner] [bed / slab] F.1.1, 2& 6, F.2.1 & F.3.1: SMM2 ref.
similar as above.
m³ VRC G25conc. in [bed / slab] **Conc. In inner & outer bed / slab can
[n.e.100mm / e. 100mm b.n.e. 150mm / combine in one description if the
e.150mm b.n.e. 300mm / e. 300mm] thickness in the same stages.
thk. laid on [conc. blinding/ lean conc. /
conc. bed] (m/s).

[Inner bed / slab

[Outer bed / slab

[Outer / Inner] brickwall G.1.1: [Generally], Classification of

work – Work shall be …
m² [½thk. / 1 thk. / 1 ½ thk.] [common / G.2.1:[Generally], Measurement –
eng. / fire] bkwl. in [Stretcher / Header / Brickwork and blockwork shall be …
English / Flemish / Flemish English] G.2.2:[Generally], Measurement – No
bond embeded in c&s (1:3) mortar wi. deduction shall be made …
an app. plasticizer & incld. ‘Exmet’ or G.3.1:[Brickwork], Generally –
other equal reinf. at every fourth course Particulars of the …
well lapped. G.3.3.a: [Brickwork], Generally –
Brickwork in each of the … a. Walls.
[Inner wall **Inner & outer wall can combine in one
description if the thickness is the same.
[Outer wall

Conc. in [inner / outer] wall F.1.1, & 2, F.2.1&F.3.1: SMM2 ref.

similar as above.
m³ VRC G25 [n.e.100mm / e. 100mm F.2.2: [In-situ concrete], Classification
b.n.e. 150mm / e.150mm b.n.e. 300mm of size - The stated thickness of walls, …
/ e. 300mm] thk.in basement wall. F.3.12: [In-situ concrete], Concrete
categories - Walls which are deemed …
[Inner wall **Conc. In inner & outer wall can
combine in one description if the
[Outer wall thickness in the same stages.
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Fmk. to edges of [outer conc. slab / F.10.1.a: [Formwork], Generally -

strip fdn. / pad fdn.] Formwork shall … a. Foundation and
beds.
m Sn. fmk. to edges of [outer conc. slab / F.11.1: [Formwork], Formwork to
strip fdn. / pad fdn.] [n.e. 250mm / e. foundation and beds - Formwork to edges
250mm b.n.e. 500mm / e. 500mm b.n.e. and faces of foundation …
1.0m] high.

Vert. fmk. to faces of basement wall F.10.1.c: [Formwork], Generally -

n.e. 3.5m high Formwork shall … b. Walls and
associated features.
m² Vert. sn. fmk. to faces of basement wall F.13.1: [Formwork], Formwork to walls
n.e. 3.5m high. - Formwork to faces of walls shall …
F.13.2: [Formwork], Formwork to walls
[Internal surface - Vertical surfaces requiring formwork …

[External surface

Vert. fmk. to faces of basement wall F.10.1.c, F.13.1 & F.13.2: SMM2 ref.
e. 3.5m high similar as above.

m² E.O ditto, of basement wall e. 3.5m

high.

[Internal surface

[External surface
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Main heading for bar reinfmt.

[Mild steel / high yield] bar reinfmt. to

MS146 incld. cutting to length,
bending, hooking & cranking, fixing in
position & tying wi. & incld. no. 16
s.w.g. soft anneal tying wire & distance
block as desc.

Bar reinf. in [strip fdn. / pad fdn.] F.8.1 – 7: [Reinforcement], Bar

Reinforcement
kg 16mm Ø bar in [strip fdn. / pad fdn.].
Read the entire clause stated.
[transverse bar

[longitudinal bar

Bar reinf. in basement wall F.8.1 – 7: [Reinforcement], Bar

Reinforcement
kg 16mm Ø bar in wall basement.
Read the entire clause stated.
[vert. bar

[horizontal bar

[tie rod

[starter bar
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Main heading for fabric reinfmt.

[Mild steel / high yield] fabric reinfmt.

to MS145 incld. cutting to length,
bending, hooking & cranking, fixing in
position & tying wi. & incld. no. 16
s.w.g. soft anneal tying wire & distance
block as desc.

Fabric reinf. in [strip fdn. / pad fdn.] F.9.1 – 7: [Reinforcement], Fabric

Reinforcement
m² Layer of A7 steel fabric reinforcement
as specified well lapped at joints Read the entire clause stated.
embedded in conc. [strip fdn. / pad fdn.]
(m/s) (measured-nett allowance for
lap).

Fabric reinf. in basement wall F.9.1 – 7: [Reinforcement], Fabric

Reinforcement
m² Layer of A7 vert. steel fabric
reinforcement as specified well lapped Read the entire clause stated.
at joints embedded in conc. basement
wall (m/s) (measured-nett allowance for
lap).

Backfill wi. soil D.26: [Filling], Filling to make-up levels

– Filling to make-up level over ...
m³ Backfill to make up lev. e. 250mm thk. D.27: [Filling], Filling deposited and
wi. soil [mat. arising from the excavn. / compacted in layers - Filling required to
selected excavated mat. / mat. obtained be deposited …
off site] in layers of [150mm / 200mm /
.... ] thk. each layer, spread & levelled,
well rolled & compacted wi.
compactor.
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Sand blinding D.32: [Blinding], Blinding with sand or

similar fine material given in m².
m² 45mm thk. sand blinding, spread & lev.
on horizontal asphalt mastic tanking.

Sand fillet D32:SMM2 ref. similar as above.

m² 40mm thk. sand fillet between outer &

inner [bkwl. / conc. wall].

OR

Cmt & sand blinding S.2.1 - 2: [In-situ finishing, Generally],

Particulars of the following …
m² 45mm thk. cmt. & sand (1:3) blinding,
spread & lev.on horizontal asphalt
mastic tanking.

Cmt & sand fillet S.2.1 - 2: [In-situ finishing, Generally],

Particulars of the following …
m² 40mm thk. cmt. & sand (1:3) fillet S.9: [In-situ finishing, Cover fillet],
between outer & inner [bkwl. / conc. Cover fillet given in meter.
wall].

Horizontal tanking K.1.a: [Generally], Classification of

work – Work shall be classified … a.
m² 50mm thk. in 3 coats asphalt mastic Damp proofing and tanking.
horizontal tanking & laying on outer K.2.1 : [Generally], Measurement –
conc. [bed / slab]. Particulars of the following …
K.2.2 : [Generally], Measurement –
Covering shall be …
K.2.3 : [Generally], Measurement –
Covering over 300mm wide shall be …

1 – outer conc. slab / bed.

2 – angle fillet
3 – sand blinding / cmt. & sand blinding
4 – horizontal tanking
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DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
[SMM2 Ref.]

Vert. tanking K.1.a, K.2.1, K.2.2 & K.2.3:SMM2 ref.

similar as above.
m² 40mm thk. in 2 coat asphalt mastic vert.
tanking & built against [bkwl / conc.
wall].

Extra labour for making out joint K.3.1.a : [Generally], Labours – The
following shall be deemed …
Item Extra labour for making out joint of
basement to form key for vert. asphalt
mastic tanking.

Angle fillet K.2.10 : [Generally], Measurement –

Internal angle-fillets shall be …
m Int. angle fillet in 2 coats asphalt mastic
between horizontal & vert. tanking.

Plastering S.2.1 : [Generally], Particulars of the

following …]
m² 19mm thk. c&s (1:3) plast. to exp. surf. [Work shall be given …]
of internal basement. S.2.2 : [Generally], Work shall be given
…

Painting U.1.1 : [Generally], Information – Work

shall be classified ...
m² Prep. & apply 3 cts. of cmt. base paint U.2 : [Generally], Measurement – Work
to internal wall of basement. shall measured ...
U.3.1 : [Painting, polishing and similar
work], Generally – Particulars of the
following ...
U.3.2 : [Painting, polishing and similar
work], Generally – Work on surface ...
U.4.1.a : [General surfaces],
Classification of work ... a. Walls.