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This document provides information about the course CCB 542: Measurement and Specifications for Civil Engineers offered at the University of Botswana. The 3 credit course introduces students to techniques for measuring civil engineering works and preparing bills of quantities. It aims to enable students to accurately measure work items, apply measurement principles, and prepare typical bills of quantities. The course involves lectures, assignments, tests and exams to help students develop skills in applying engineering knowledge and methods to quantify construction works.

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Course Plan 2022 - 2023 PDF

This document provides information about the course CCB 542: Measurement and Specifications for Civil Engineers offered at the University of Botswana. The 3 credit course introduces students to techniques for measuring civil engineering works and preparing bills of quantities. It aims to enable students to accurately measure work items, apply measurement principles, and prepare typical bills of quantities. The course involves lectures, assignments, tests and exams to help students develop skills in applying engineering knowledge and methods to quantify construction works.

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University of Botswana

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Department of Civil Engineering

Course Information

Course Code and Title: CCB 542: Measurement and Specifications for Civil Engineers

Course Description:

Course Description:
The course exposes students to techniques used in the measurement of civil engineering works and preparation of a typical bill of quantities for the same.

Credits: 3 Credits, SAQA Credits 12 (3 L, 1.0 T, 0 P)

Core or Elective: Core

Prerequisites: CCB 441

Co-requisites: None

Course Materials:
Required: Seeley, I., H, Civil Engineering Quantities, Fifth Edition, Macmillan, 1993, ISBN: 0-333-58906-8. >
Institute of Civil Engineers (1991), Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement.
Course Goals:
To enable the students to read and translate technical drawings and quantify work items as per the Standard method of Measurement and Preparation of
Bills of Quantities for Civil Engineering Works

Course Objectives/Course Learning Outcomes:


By the end of this course you should be able to:
1. Measure accurately items of civil engineering works.
2. Apply their knowledge of the civil engineering construction and quantify the works using the principles of measurement laid down in the civil
engineering standard method of measurement. [ECSA ELO 2]
3. Prepare a typical Bill of Quantity for Civil Engineering Works. [ECSA ELO 2,5]

Programme Outcome Level


Demonstrate Proficiency
H, M, L,
e.g. Exams, Projects, Assignments
N
1 Problem solving
2 Application of scientific and engineering knowledge L Exams, Assignments, Tests
3 Engineering Design
4 Investigations, experiments and data analysis
5 Engineering methods, skills and tools, including Information Technology H Exams, Assignments, Tests
6 Professional and technical communication
7 Impact of Engineering activity
8 Individual, team and multi-disciplinary working
9 Independent learning ability
10 Engineering Professionalism
H =High, M = Moderate, L = Low, N = none (blank)

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COURSE PLAN

WEEK DATE TOPIC


1 31/01/23 Introduction; Specifications
2 07/02/23 General principle of measurement
3 14/02/23 General principle of measurement
4 21/02/23 Demolition and site clearance QUIZ 1
5 28/03/23 Earthworks
6 07/03/23 In-situ concrete
7 14/03/23 TEST 1
8 20/03 – 24/03/23 MID SEMESTER BREAK
9 28/03/23 Brickwork, waterproofing and painting
10 04/04/23 Piling QUIZ 2
11 11/04/23 Pipework
12 18/04/23 Roads and paving’s
13 25/04/23 Metal work
14 02/05/23 TEST 2
15 09/05/23 Bill Preparation
16 15/05/23 FINAL EXAMINATIONS BEGIN
17 26/05/23 FINAL EXAMINATIONS END

Lecturer: Dr. K. Ntshwene

Office: 248/162

Email: [email protected]

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