Problem Statement:

Estimate the quantity of P.C.C (1:4:8) in foundation and under layer of floors from the
given drawings. Also calculate total number of cement bags in P.C.C (1:4:8).
 Solution
center to center length of L1 = (4.5/12)’ + 12’ + (9/12)’ + 12’ + (9/12)’ + 5’ + (4.5/12)’ = 31.25’
center to center length of L2 = (4.5/12)’ + 5’ + (4.5/12)’ = 5.75’
center to center length of S1 = (4.5/12)’ + 10.75’ + (4.5/12)’ = 11.5’
center to center length of S2 = (4.5/12)’ + 5’ + (4.5/12)’ = 5.75’

Cement bags in P.C.C. (1:4:8)

Total quantity of P.C.C (1:4:8) = 584 cft
Dry material for 100 cft of cement concrete = 154 cft
Quantity of Cement in cft =154x1x584/ (100x13) = 69.18 cft
Volume of one cement bag = 1.25 cft
No. of bags required for 69.18 cft cement =69.18/1.25= 55.34 = Approx. 56 bags