APEC

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

VII SEMESTER
TWO MARKS AND 16 MARKS QUESTION AND ANSWERS
CE1402 - ESTIMATION AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
Prepared by
SELIN RAVIKUMAR.M.Tech
ASST.PROF
Civil dept
1..What are methods to be adopted for volume calculating?
From cross-section
From spot level
From contours
2.Define analysis of rates.
Determination of rates of works from the qualities and cost of materials and
labours required is termed as analysis of rates
3.Define a tender.
Tender is an offer given in writing to execute specified articles or materials at a
certain rate, within a fixed time, under certain conditions of agreement between the
contractor and the party, which may be a government department or an individual.
4.Define ‘contract’
Contract is merely an agreement being enforceable by law between two persons
or parties.
5.What are the types of culvert?
1. Arch culvert
2. Slab culvert
3. Pipe culvert
4. Box culvert
6.what are the methods of estimate?
1.Detailed estimate
2. Abstract estimate
7. What are the types of estimate?
1 Preliminary Estimate or Rough cost estimate
2. Plinth area estimate
3. Cube Rate Estimate or Cubical Content Estimate
4. Approximate Quantity Method Estimate
5. Detailed Estimate or Item Rate Estimate
6.Revised Estimate
7. Supplementary Estimate And Revised Estimate.
8.Annual Repair or Maintenances Estimate
9. Supplementary Estimate
8. Briefly explain about preliminary Estimate.
The estimate which prepared using any rough method to get the approximate cost
construction anticipated in a project is called an approximate or rough estimate. Since this
estimate is normally prepared in the preliminary estimate.
9.Estimate the quantities of brickwork and plastering required in a wall 4m long, 3m high
and 30 cm thick. Calculate also the cost if the rate of brickwork is Rs.32.00 per cu.m and
of plastering is Rs. 8.50 per sq.m
STEP:1Quantities of brickwork = LxBxH
= 4m x 3m x 0.30m
= 3.6 cu.m

STEP:2 Quantity of plastering (two faces) = 2 x 4m x 3m

= 24sq.m

STEP:3 Cost of brickwork =3.6 x 320.00

= Rs.1152.00

STEP4: Cost of plastering = 24x 8.50

= Rs.204.00

STEP5: Total cost =1152.00 + 204.00

= Rs.1356.00
10. Define detailed estimate
The estimate, which provides the itemwise quantities of works, item wise unit
rates and itemwise expenditure anticipated in thre project/construction, is called a
detailed estimate
11. Define Abstract estimate
This is the third and final stage in a detailed estimate. The quantities and rates of
each item of work, arrived in the first two stages, are now entered in an abstract form.
The total cost of each item of work is now calculated by multiplying the quantities and
respective rates.
12. Define quantity surveyor
A qualified or experienced person who does the above mentioned works (taking
off, squaring, abstracting and billing) is called a quality surveyor
13. Write the duties of quantity surveyor.
Preparing bill of quantities (Taking off, squaring, Abstracting and billing)
Preparing bills for part payments at intervals during the execution of work.
Preparing bill of adjustment in the case of variations ordered during the
execution of work
Giving legal advice in case of court proceedings
14. Write the essential qualities of a good surveyor.
The quality surveyor must be well versed with the drawings of work.
He should be able to read the drawing correctly and bill the quantities
accurately
He should have a through knowledge of the construction procedure to be
adopted, the various items of works involved in the execution: and the
different materials to be used in the work.
He should be able to prepare schedule to be priced by tender
15. What are the main components of culvert?
1.Abutments
2.Wing walls
3.Arch
16.What are factors to be considered in design of septic tank?
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
Material should be water proof and corrosion resistant.
Natural ventilation provided should be adequate
A manhole should be provided to permit inspection and cleaning.
Baffles should be limited to one at the inlet and one at the outlet.
The escape of gas and sludge to effluent pipe should be avoided.
17.Define lead.
Lead is the crow flying horizontal distance from the centre of borrow pit to the
centre of the earthwork at site, i.e centre of the area of excavation to the centre of placed
earth.
18.Define lift.
Lift is the distance through which the excavated soil is lifted beyond a certain
specified depth.
19. The actual expenditure incurred in the construction of a school building which have a
total length of main walls 140m is Rs.4.97lakhs.Estimate the approximate cost of a
similar school building which will have 180m length of main walls.

Total expenditure = Rs.4,97,000

Total length of main walls = 140m

Rate per m length of main wall = 4,96,000/140 = Rs.3550/-

Length of main walls in the proposed building = 180m

Approximate cost = 180 x 3550 = Rs.6,39,000/-

20.Write the formula for Mid ordinate rule and Prismoidal formula Rule.

1) Mid sectional area method:

Q = (Bdm+sdm2 ) x L
Where
B – Formation width
S – Side slopes
dm – Mean depth
L – Length of the section
2)Prismoidal formula rule:
Q = L/6(A1 +A2+4Am)
A1 = Bd1 + sd1
2
A2 = Bd2+Sd2
 2
Am = Bdm+sdm
2
dm = (d1+d2)/2
21.Define estimate.
An estimate is a computation or calculation of the quantities required and
expenditure likely to be incurred in the construction of a work. The estimate is the
probable cost of a work and is determined theoretically by mathematical calculation
based on the plans and drawing and current rates.
22.Write the recommendation for degree of accuracy in measurements.
Dimensions of works shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.01 m
Thickness of R.C works shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.0005 m
Areas of works shall be calculated to the nearest 0.01 m2
Volumes of work shall be calculated to the nearest 0.01 m3
Volumes of wood shall be calculated to the nearest 0.001 m3
23.Briefly explain about revised estimate
The estimate, which is prepared
When any major change or alteration is made in the plan / structural arrangement,
with or without affecting the estimate cost, and
When the estimated cost is likely to exceed by more than 5% during execution, due to
increase in the cost of materials and labour or due to increase in the cost of materials and
labour or due to alterations in the items of works to get the revised quantities /rates/
amount is called a revised estimate
24.Calculate the quality of brickwork in an arch over a 1.80m span opening. The arch is
40cm.thick and the breath of a wall is 40 cm.
Radius of the arch =1.8m Thickness of arch = 40 cm
The breath of wall = 40cm Mean dia = 3.60+0.40 = 4 m
Mean length of the arch given = 1/6 *(22/7)* 4 = 2.1m
Quantity of brickwork = 2.1*0.40*0.4 = 0.34cu.m
No of bricks required = 0..34cu.m @ 550 bricks per cu.m = 187
25.Define Floor area
It defined as covered area i.e plinth area excluding area of walls (generally 10% -
15 %) sills of the doors are not included in floor area. The floor area of very storey shall
be measured separately.
26.Define Carpet area
This means area in a building which is useful one i.e area of drawing room, dining
room bedroom etc. Areas of kitchens, staircase, stores, verandahs, entrance hall,
bathroom, basement etc. are excluded. It is generally 50% to 60% of the plinth area.
27. Define Plinth area
It is defined area of a building measured at floor level. It is measured by taking
external dimensions excluding plinth offset if any.
28.What are the methods of taking out estimates?
Centre line method
Crossing method
Out to Out and in to in method
Bay method
Service unit method
29. Briefly explain about Out to Out and in to in method.
This method is most practicable under all circumstances and is generally
followed in the P.W.D for computing the quantities of various items.
30. Briefly explain about bay method.
This method is useful and is generally followed in case of buildings having
several bays. The cost of the typical bay is worked out and is then multiplied by the
number of bays in that building. The extra cost for the end walls and difference in
framing, if there is any, should be made, so as to arrive at the correct cost
31.Workout the quality of stone metal required for 2Km.Length for wearing coat of a 4m
wide road. The thickness of the metal road required is 12cm loose.
Solution
Quality of metal = 1 X 2 X 1000 X 4 X 0.12 = 960.00cu.m
32.An approach road 2Km.long is to be constructed. Work out the quantity of materials
required i.e. stone metal and bricks. Data is given below.
Length = 2 Km
Metalled width = 3.60m
Soiling of bricks = 10cm
Wearing coat of stone metal = 12 cm
Solution

Quantity of bricks = 1 x 2 x 1000 x 3.60 x 0.10 = 720 cu.m

No of bricks = 720.0 x 3.60 x 0.12 = 3,60,000
Stone metal = 1 x 2000 x 3.60 x 0.12 = 864 cu.m
Bricks = 3,60,000 Nos
33.A cement concrete road (1:2:3) is to be constructed over the existing water bound
macadam road .The thickness of slab =10cm.The length of the road is one km and the
width 3.60m.Calculate the quality of cement concrete and the material required,
Solution
Quality of cement concrete = 1 x 1000 x 3.60 x 0.10 = 360 cu.m
34.Calculate the quality of earthwork for the construction of an approach road
Length = 1Km
Width of formation = 10 m
Height of embankment = 60 cm
Side slope = 1:2
Solution
Quantity of earth work = L (Bd+Sd2)
B=10cm ; d =0.60m ;S = 2
Quantity of earth work = 1000 x (10 x 0.60) +2 x 0.60 x 0.60 = 6720 cu.m
35. What are the methods of measurements of earthwork?
The work shall be measured as given below
Each dimension shall measured nearest to 0.01
Area shall be worked out nearest to 0.01 m2
Volume shall be worked out nearest to 0.01 m3
4. Write the essentials requirements of contract.
There must be an offer of one party, and its acceptance by the other party to make
 an agreement.
There must be an intention of both the parties to create legal relation.
The object of the contract must be legal, and it must not be opposed to any policy
of the government or company.
The agreement to make a contract should be supported by consideration, or
recongnised by law.
37.what are the types of contract?
1.Lump-sum contract
2 .Cost plus percentage of cost contract
3.Item rate contract
4.Labour contract
5.Integrated contracting system
38.what are the important legal implications of a contract?
Agreement should not violate the provisions of law.
It should not have any adverse effect on the morals of the society
The form of contract should be in writing and each page of the documents of the
contract should of the contract should be signed by both the parties.
A contractor who refuse to carry out the work before completion can be sued in a
court of law for breach of contract.
39.What is specification?
Specification is an important document attached with a tender form/contract
agreement, which in most cases controls the quality of materials and works.
40.State the different types of specification.
1. General or brief specification
2. Detailed specification
3. Standard specification
41.Describe general or brief specification
General specification gives the nature and class of work and materials in general
to be used in the various parts of the works, from the foundation to the superstructure.
General specifications give idea of the whole work or structure and are useful for
preparing the estimate.
42. Describe detailed specification
The detailed specifications form a part of the contract document. The detailed
specification of an item of the work specifies the qualities and quantities of materials
proportion of mortar workmanship, the method of preparation and execution and method
measurement.
The detailed specifications of different items of work are prepared separately
which description what the work should be and how they should executed and
constructed.
43. What are the types of penalties that are imposed on a contract and why are they
imposed?
Penalties may be imposed for non-fulfillment of conditions of contract such as not
maintaining progress, deley in completion and unsatisfactory work etc. The penalty may
be fixed sum per day or a percentage of the estimated cost upto 10%

44.What is arbitration?
 Arbitration means the settlement of a dispute by the decision of a third person
chosen and acceptable as a judge. The decision of the arbitrator is binding on both the
parties. In public works department the superintending engineer function as the arbitrator
45.Why and when the earnest money deposit are collected?
While submitting a tender, the bidder has to deposit with the department an
amount equal to about 2 ½% of the estimated cost of the work which is called earnest
money deposit. This amount serves as a check to prevent the contractor from refusing to
accept the work or runway, when his tender has been accepted. In case of refusal to take
up the work his earnest money is forefeied.
46.Why and when the security deposit are collected?
At the time of execution of the contract agreement, the successful tender has to
deposit a further sum of 1% of the contract amount to the department. This amount is
known as security deposit. This amount is kept as a check so that the contractor fulfils all
terms and conditions of the contract. The security deposit will be refunded to the
contractor on the satisfactory completion of the whole work, after the observation period
of 6 months
47.What is a tender notice?
Tender notice is the publicity of offer to the contractor to quote their rates for
construction for construction work or supplied. Sealed tenders are invited in the most
open and public manner. It is made public by advisement in leading newspaper, in the
government gazette or by notice in English and in the regional languages in public places.
48.What informations should a contract document contain?
1.Title page
2.Index page
3.Tender notice and tender forms
4.Schedule of quantities
5.Drawings
6.General specifications
7.Detailed specification
8.Schedule of issue of materials
9.Conditions of contract.
49. Define valuation
Valuation is the process of estimating the cost of a property based on its present
condition. The properties may be immovable properties like land, buildings, mines trees
quarries etc., and movable properties such as coal, oil, steel, cement, sand etc.
50. What are the important factors influencing the value of building?
1. Type of the building
2. Location of the building
3. Expected life of the building
4. Size and shape of the building
5. The Present condition of the building
6. Legal control of the building
51. What is the purpose of valuations?
1. For assessment of wealth tax, property tax etc
2 . For fixation of rent
3. For security of loans or mortgage
 4. For insurance, betterment charges etc
5. For compulsory acquisition
6. For reinstatement.
52. Define Floor rate.
It is the ratio between the total built up area (Plinth area) of all floors and the area of
the plot.
Floor Area Ratio = Total Plinth area of all floors / Plot area
53. Define Plinth area rate.
It is the ratio between the total present cost of a particular type of building and its
plinth area.
Plinth area rate = Total present cost of a building/ plinth area.
54. A property fetches a net income of Rs.900.00 deducting all outgoings. Workout the
capitalized value of the property if the rate of interest is 6% per annum.

Year’s purchase = 100/6 = 16.67

Capitalized value of the property = net income x Y.P
= 900 x 16.67
= Rs.15003.00
55. Find the plinth area required for the residential accommodation for an assistant
Engineer in the pay scale of Rs.400.00 to 1,000 per month.

Average pay = 400+1000 /2 = Rs.700/month

Average month rent @10% of salary = 700.00/10 = Rs.70.00
Average annual rent 70.00 x 12 = Rs. 840.00
Capital cost of the building @ 6% interest = 840 x 100 / 6 = Rs.14000.00
Plinth area required @ Rs.150.00 per sq.m of plinth area
= 14000/150 = 93.33sq.m
Normally the quarters for the assistant engineer should be constructed at
the cost of Rs.14000.00 having plinth area of 93.33 sq.m.

But due to the increase in the cost of construction, this may be increased
by 100% and the capital cost of construction may be fixed as Rs.28,000.00 and
the approximate plinth areas of 93.33
56. A pumping set with a motor has been installed in a building at a cost
Rs.2500.00.Assuming the life of the pump as 15 years, workout the amount of annual
installment of sinking fund to be deposited to accumulate the whole amount of 4%
compound interest.
The annual sinking fund I = Si/(1+i)n – 1
= 2500 x 0.04 /(1+0.04)15 -1 = Rs.125
The owner is to deposit Rs.125/-annually in 4% compound interest carrying
investment for 15 years to accumulate Rs.2500/-
57. An old building has been purchased by a person at a cost of Rs.30,000/- excluding the
cost of the land.Calculate the amount of annual sinking fund at 4% interest assuming the
future life of the building as 20 years and scarp value of the building as 10% of the cost
of purchase.
The total amount of sinking fund to be accumulated at the end of 20 years
 S = 3000x (90/100) = Rs.27000.00
Annual installments of sinking fund I = Si/(1+i)n – 1
= 27000 x 0.04 /(1+0.04)20 -1 = Rs.907.20
Annual installments for sinking fund requires for 20 years = Rs.907.20
58. Write the necessity of valuation.
Rent fixation. It is generally taken as 6% of the valuation of the property
For buying and selling
Acquisition of property by Govt.
To be mortgaged with bank or any other society to raise loan
For various taxes to be given and fixed, by the Municipal Committee
Insurance: For taking out on insurance policies.
59.Define the Value :
Value-Present day cost of a engineering structures (saleable value)
60.Define the Cost:
Original cost of construction. It is used to find out the loss of value of property
due to various reasons.
61.Define the Gross income:
Total amount of the in come received from the property during the year, without
deducting outgoings
62.Define the Net come:
An amount left at the end of the year after deducting all useable outgoings
63.Define the Obsolescence:
The value of property decreases if its style and design are outdated i.e rooms not
properly set, thick walls, poor ventilation etc. The reason of this is fast changing
techniques of construction, design, ideas leading to more comfort etc.
64.Define the Scrap Value:
Scrap Value: If a building is to be dismantelled after the period its utility is over,
some amount can be fetched from the sale of old materials. The amount is known as
scrap value of a building. If various from 7% to 10% of the cost of construction
according to the availability of the material.
65.Define the Salvage value
If a property after being discarded at the end of the utility period is sold without
being into pieces, the amount thus realized by sale is known as its salvage value.
66.Define the Capitalized value:
It is defined as that amount of money whose annual interest at the highest
prevailing rate will be equal to the net income received from the property. To calculate
the capitalized value, it is necessary to know highest prevailing on such properties and
income from the property.
67. Define sinking fund.
A fund which is gradually accumulated and set aside to reconstruct the property
after the expiry of the period of utility is known as sinking fund. The sinking funds may
be found out by taking a sinking fund policy with any insurance company or deposition
some amount in the bank. Generally while calculating the sinking fund, life of the
building is considered. 90 % of the cost of construction is used for calculations 10 % is
left out as scrap value.
sinking fund (I) = Si/ (1+i)n -1
 Where I = Annual instalment required
n = Number of year required to creat sinking fund
i = Rate of interest expressed in decimal i.e 5% as 0.05
S = Sinking fund
68.Define Market value
Market value: The market value of a property is the amount, which can be
obtained at any particular time from the open market if the property is put for sale. The
market value will differ from time to time according to demand and supply.
69.Define Book value
Book value: Book value is the amount shown in the account book after allowing
necessary depreciations. The book value of a property at a particularly year is the original
cost minus the amount of depreciation up to the previous year.
70.Write the various methods of valuation.
1.Plinth area method
2.depreciation rate method
3.Rental method
4.Land and building method
5.Development method
71.The estimated value of a building is Rs.5,00,000.The carpet area of the building is 70
sq.m If the plinth area is 20% more than this ,what is the plinth rate of the building?
Value of building = Rs.5, 00,000

Carpet area = 70 m2
Plinth area = 20 % more = 1.20 x 70 = 84 m2
Plinth area rate of the building = Value of the building/Plinth area
= 5,00,000/84 = Rs.5952.38m2
72.The present value of a property is 20000/- Calculate the standard rent. The rate of
interest may be assumed as 6%.

Annual rent @ 6% = 20000x 6 /100 = Rs.1200/-

Standard rent per month = 1200/12 = Rs.1200/12 = Rs.100/-
73.Write the various methods of depreciation
1.Straigth line method
2.Constant percentage basis
3.Quantity survey method
4.Sinking fund method.
74.Define the Year’s purchase
Year’s purchase : It may be as the figure which when multiplied by the net
income from a property gives capitalized value of the property.It can also be defined as
“a certain amount of capital whose annuity of Rs.1/- at a certain rate of interest can be
received”
Year’s purchase = 100/rate of interest = 1/i
75.Define the Annuity
Annuity : The return of capital investment in the shape of annual installments
monthly, quarterly, half yearly &yearly.
76.Define Analysis of work:
 The process of determining the rate of an item of work or supply of the material is
known as the analysis of rate or rate analysis.
77.What is the size of septic tank for 50 users?
4 cum
78. What is the size of septic tank for 25 users?
2.5 cum
79.Define contract:
The contract is an under taking by a person or firm to do any work under certain
terms and condition
80.Define Contractor:
A person or a firm who undertakes any type of contract is termed as contractor.
81.Define Tender:
Tender is a written offer submitted by the contractors in pursuance of the
notification given to execute certain work under certain terms and conditions.
82.What are the Essentials of contract:
The contract language is law full .
The contract is made by parties competent to contract.
The contract is made by free consent of the parties.
The contract is made under valid consideration.
There shall be a definite proposal and its acceptance.
83.What are the type of contract?
1. Item rate contract
2. Percentage rate contract
3. Lump-sum contract
4. Material supply contract
84.What are type of termination of contract?
Agreement
Breach
Performance
Impossibility of performance
Operation of provision of law
85.What are the conditions of contract?
Conditions relating to documents
Conditions relating to the execution of work
Conditions relating to labour and personal
86. Define Engineer:
He is the person appointed by the owner. He is technically very sound in work an
his job is to see that the work is being done by contractor entirely according to drawings
and specification.
87. Define Owner:
The person of behalf of which work is to be done . He may be an individual or
firm or organization .
88.Define Site:
Site means the place where the work is to be executed

89.Define Drawings:
 The section, map, plans etc… which completely define the construction work
geometrically is known as drawings
90.Define work:
It means the work is to be carried out under this contract.
91.What is called Tender Notice?
The notice inviting tender is called tender notice.
92. Define Specification:
The drawings of a structure show the propositions and its relative position of its
various parts is called specification.
93. What are the object of specification?
1. Quality
2. Instruction
3. Aim of the project
94. What are the types of specifications?
1. Brief Specification.
2. General specification.
95.Define Arbitration:
Arbitration is the settlement of a dispute by the decision not of a court or law but
of one or more persons chosen by the parties themselves involved in the dispute.
96.Define Arbitrators:
The persons chosen have the right to take decision are called arbitrators.
97.What are the types of Arbitration?
1.Arbitration with out intervention of court.
2.Arbitration with intervention of court and thre is no suit pending
3.Arbitration is suits.
98. What do you mean by Gross income?
It is total income that can be fetched from the property as rent or other source
without deducting out goings ,operational and collection charges.
99. Define Net income:
It is the amount left with the owner from the gross income after deducting
outgoings, operational and collection expense.
100. Define Capital cost:
The total cost of construction of the project including land is called capital cost.
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1. Explain various types of estimate
2. What are the various methods of estimate
3. Estimate the single room building of 30 m2
4. Estimate the beam
5. Estimate the column
6. Estimate the arch step of assumed dimension
7. Estimate a retaining wall
8. Estimate a rectangular slab culvert
9. Estimate an open well
10. Estimate a tube well
12.What are the methods of estimation of roads
13.Estimate the cost of earthwork for a portion of a road from the following data. Road
width at the formation surface is 8m.Side slopes 2:1 in banking and 1.5:1 in cutting.
Length of chain is 30m.
Chainage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30
Ground level 71.20 71.25 70.90 71.25 70.80 70.45 70.20 70.35 69.10 69.70
Formation
level
70.00 Upward gradient of 1in 200
Take the rates of earthwork as Rs.275/percu.m in banking and Rs.350/percu.m in cutting
14. Prepare a detailed estimate of a septic tank with soak pit for 25 users
15. Estimate of quantities of different items of works for an abutment with wing wall, of
culvert.
16. Details of a R.C.C retaining wall 25m long. Prepare a detail estimate for the work
17. Analyses the rate of cement concrete of ratio 1:2:4 and 1:3:6
18. Analyses the rate of Reinforced cement concrete beam and column
19. What are the types of contract?
20. Explain about Arbitration
21. Explain the methods of valuation.
22. A plot measure 500sq.m.the built up area rate of this 1st class building is Rs.600/-per
sq.m this rates includes cost of water supply, sanitary and electric installations. The age
of the building is 40 years. The cost of the land is Rs.80/- per sq.m
23. A building is situated on ambala –Kalka road Rs. 38000/-considered its scrap value
as 10% of the cost and life as 80years.Find out depreciated value if the the life of the
building is 20 year.
24.Calculate the annual rent of a building with the following data.
Cost of land = Rs.20000/-
Cost of building = Rs.80000/-
Estimate life = 80years
Return expected = 5% on land
6% on building
Annual repairs are expected to be 0.7% of the cost construction and other out goings
will be 25% of the gross rent. There is no proposal to set up a sinking fund
25. The capitalized cost of a building is Rs.one lac, including all fittings of first class
construction. if the rate of interest is 6%, Calculate net return from the property .Assume
out goings as 15% on gross income.
26. Write report on estimate of residential building and culvert
27. What are the procedures to be followed in opening of tender and security of tender?
28. What are the different types of contracts? Explain them briefly.
29. Explain in detail about the penalties to contractors.
30. Explain the procedure of opening the tenders, acceptance of tenders and the execution
of agreement for carrying out a work.
31. Write note on i General or brief specification
ii Detailed specification
iii Standard specification