JNTU Kakinada B-Tech 4-2 ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS and CONTRACTS R13 April 2018 Question Paper

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
1 of 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Prepare detailed estimate for the building using center line method as shown in
figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.
Figure (1)

[28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Prepare detailed estimate for the building using center line method as shown in
figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.
Figure (1)

[28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Explain the principle units for various items of civil works [7]
b) Explain purposes of preparing estimation for civil engineering works. [7]

2 Explain in detail schedule rates. Explain factors affecting schedule rates. [14]

3 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ground
Level
71.20 71.25 70.90 71.25 70.90 70.45 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

4 List and explain the various types of contracts in detail. [14]

5 a) List different types of valuation and explain any one method. [8]
b) Write the various contract conditions. [6]

6 Explain the quantity of steel for a slab with an example and mention the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13
1 of 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Prepare detailed estimate for the building using center line method as shown in
figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.
Figure (1)

[28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Explain the principle units for various items of civil works [7]
b) Explain purposes of preparing estimation for civil engineering works. [7]

2 Explain in detail schedule rates. Explain factors affecting schedule rates. [14]

3 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ground
Level
71.20 71.25 70.90 71.25 70.90 70.45 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

4 List and explain the various types of contracts in detail. [14]

5 a) List different types of valuation and explain any one method. [8]
b) Write the various contract conditions. [6]

6 Explain the quantity of steel for a slab with an example and mention the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Prepare a detailed estimate of Building shown in Figure using long wall and short
wall method as shown in figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.

Figure (1) [28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Prepare detailed estimate for the building using center line method as shown in
figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.
Figure (1)

[28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Explain the principle units for various items of civil works [7]
b) Explain purposes of preparing estimation for civil engineering works. [7]

2 Explain in detail schedule rates. Explain factors affecting schedule rates. [14]

3 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ground
Level
71.20 71.25 70.90 71.25 70.90 70.45 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

4 List and explain the various types of contracts in detail. [14]

5 a) List different types of valuation and explain any one method. [8]
b) Write the various contract conditions. [6]

6 Explain the quantity of steel for a slab with an example and mention the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13
1 of 2

PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Prepare a detailed estimate of Building shown in Figure using long wall and short
wall method as shown in figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.

Figure (1) [28]

2 of 2
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****
PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)
1. a) Explain in detail about all available estimates for a civil engineering structures. [7]
b) Discuss the various units of measurement used for estimation of civil works. [7]

2 Explain in detail about the three cases of canal structures with neat sketches. [14]

3 Calculate the materials, labour etc. required and work out the rate analysis for
following items. (a) RCC work in beams, slabs etc. 1:2:4 per 1 m
3(b) I class brickwork in foundation and plinth with 20?10?10 cm bricks with 1:6
cement sand mortar per 1 m
3

[14]

4 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?A? type of building. [7]
b) Explain capitalized value of building considering sinking fund. [7]

5 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ground
Level
70.90 71.25 70.80 70.45 70.20 70.35 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

6 Write in detailed specifications of the following items of work. (a) Cement concrete and RCC work (b) Farm work

[14]
Code No: RT42011
Set No. 4
R13
1 of 2

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Differentiate between detailed estimate and abstract estimate [7]
b) Explain the use of approximate estimate in civil engineering [7]

2 a) Explain steps needed for carrying out rate analysis for a typical item in civil
Works.
[7]
b) What is the need for contingent charges in estimate and how you make
provision for the same?
[7]

3 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in embankment for a portion of channel with
the following data:
Bed width = 3.75 m
Free Board = 40 cm
Side slope of banking = 1:1
Full supply depth = 1 m
Top width of both banks = 1.2 m
Distance (m) 0 30 60 90
Ground Level (m) 225.24 224.8 224.43 224.12
Proposed bed level (m) 224 223.94 223.88 223.82

[14]

4 What are the different types of valuations? Explain in detail. [14]

5 Give standard specifications for the items in the construction of class ?B?
residential building: (a) Footing and plinth. (b) Super structure. (c) Roofs. (d)
D.P.C

[14]

6 With an example, prepare a detailed estimate of a RCC Rectangular beam
including centering and shuttering and steel reinforcement. Also prepare
schedule of bars

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13
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PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Enumerate detailed specifications for the following items as shown in figure.1: (a) Random Rubble Masonry in Sub structures. (b) Plastering of walls. (c) Painting to wood works. (d) Painting to Iron Works.
[28]
Figure.1

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Code No: RT42011
Set No. 1
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) List the major information needed for enabling preparation of estimate for a
building.
[7]
b) Explain about plinth area method of estimation. [7]

2 Give methods for calculation of earth work and explain them? [14]

3 a) Calculate the Cement contents for the following (i) C.C. (1:5:10) using 40mm H.B.G Metal for 25m
3
work (ii) Brick work in CM (1:6) using country Bricks for 15m
3
of work if 0.38m
3
of
CM (1:6) is required for 1m
3
of brick work

[7]
b) Explain method of valuation based on profit with an illustrative example. [7]

4 Estimate the quantity of steel for a foundation with column and tabulate the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

5 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?B? type buildings with different item
of works in construction.
[8]
b) Write on work order and scrap value. [6]

6 Write in detail about the specifications of following items of work (a) Earth work in exaction in foundation (b) I Class Brick work (c) Painting and Polishing

[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13
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PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Prepare detailed estimate for the building using center line method as shown in
figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.
Figure (1)

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Code No: RT42011
Set No. 2
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****

PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)1. a) Explain the principle units for various items of civil works [7]
b) Explain purposes of preparing estimation for civil engineering works. [7]

2 Explain in detail schedule rates. Explain factors affecting schedule rates. [14]

3 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Ground
Level
71.20 71.25 70.90 71.25 70.90 70.45 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

4 List and explain the various types of contracts in detail. [14]

5 a) List different types of valuation and explain any one method. [8]
b) Write the various contract conditions. [6]

6 Explain the quantity of steel for a slab with an example and mention the bar
bending schedule with neat sketch.
[14]

Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13
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PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)7. Prepare a detailed estimate of Building shown in Figure using long wall and short
wall method as shown in figure (1). Assume necessary data if needed.

Figure (1) [28]

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Code No: RT42011
Set No. 3
R13

IV B.Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, April – 2018
ESTIMATING, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACTS (Civil Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer any THREE questions from Part-A
Part-B is compulsory
*****
PART ?A (3×14=42 Marks)
1. a) Explain in detail about all available estimates for a civil engineering structures. [7]
b) Discuss the various units of measurement used for estimation of civil works. [7]

2 Explain in detail about the three cases of canal structures with neat sketches. [14]

3 Calculate the materials, labour etc. required and work out the rate analysis for
following items. (a) RCC work in beams, slabs etc. 1:2:4 per 1 m
3(b) I class brickwork in foundation and plinth with 20?10?10 cm bricks with 1:6
cement sand mortar per 1 m
3

[14]

4 a) Explain the standard specification of class ?A? type of building. [7]
b) Explain capitalized value of building considering sinking fund. [7]

5 Estimate the quantity of earthwork for the portion of a road from the following
data. Road width at the formation surface 8m. Side slopes 2:1 in banking and
1.5:1 in cutting. Length of chain is 30m. Formation level is 70 and having upward
gradient of 1 in 200.
Chainage 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ground
Level
70.90 71.25 70.80 70.45 70.20 70.35 69.10 69.45 69.70

[14]

6 Write in detailed specifications of the following items of work. (a) Cement concrete and RCC work (b) Farm work

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Code No: RT42011
Set No. 4
R13
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PART ?B (1×28 = 28 Marks)
7. Give a detailed estimate of a Building given in Figure 1 using centre line method as
shown in figure (1).
Assume necessary data if needed

Figure (1) [28]

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Code No: RT42011
Set No. 4
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