Study of various drawings with estimates, important terms,units of measurement, abstract Methods of taking out quantities and cost –center line method, long and short wall method or crossing method.Preparation of detailed and abstract estimates for the following CivilEngineering works – Buildings – RCC framed structures with flat, slopedRCC roofs with all Building components.
Different type of estimates, approximate methods ofestimating buildings, cost of materials. Estimation of wooden joineries suchas doors, windows & ventilators.
Steel truss (Fink and Howe truss), manhole and septic tanks,RCC Culverts.
Definition of specifications, objective of writingspecifications, essentials in specifications, general and detail specifications ofcommon item of works in buildings.
Definition and purpose. Working out quantities andrates for the following standard items of works – earth work in differenttypes of soils, cement concrete of different mixes, bricks and stone masonry,flooring, plastering, RCC works, centering and form work for different RCCitems, wood and steel works for doors, windows and ventilators.
Methods forcomputation of earthwork – cross sections – mid section formula or averageend area or mean sectional area, trapezoidal & prismoidal formula with andwithout cross slopes.
Types of contract – essentials of contract agreement – legalaspects, penal provisions on breach of contract. Definition of the terms –Tender, earnest money deposit, security deposit, tender forms, documentsand types. Acceptance of contract documents. Termination of contract,completion certificate, quality control, right of contractor, refund of deposit.Administrative approval – Technical sanction. Nominal muster roll,measurement books – procedure for recording and checking measurements –preparation of bills.Valuation- Definitions of various terms, method of valuation, Freehold &Leasehold properties, Sinking fund, depreciation and method of estimatingdepreciation, Outgoings.