ONLINE ASSESSMENT

Name : __________________________________
Student ID : __________________________________
Code/Name Course : EV 406 Contract & Estimation
Semester/Date : January – April 2020 / 16 April 2020
Lecturer : Ir. Ben Lee See Kim
Duration of the exam: 24 hours [ 9:00am (16/4/2020) to 9:00am (17/4/2020)]
Instructions:
1. Answer ALL questions. Students are required to submit the answers latest by 9.00 am on
17 April 2020. Late or no submission would result in ZERO mark. Make sure your internet
connection is stable to assess the online assessment.
2.Use black/blue ink pens to answer on A4 or foolscap paper & the attached format. Strictly
NO pencils are allowed.
3. The answers submitted for Question 1 must be typed in A4 size paper in MS Word
(Times New Roman, font size 12) and will be checked for similarity by Turnitin while
Question 2 answers must be in the excel file attached (scanned to pdf format) and submitted
via email to sklee@ucsiuniversity.edu.my Make sure the answers are clear. Rename the file
as: (EV406_Jan2020_Your Name_ Your ID).
4. Plagiarism would result in ZERO mark.
Warning:
The University Examination Board of UCSI University regards cheating as a most serious
offence and will not hesitate to mete out the appropriate punitive actions
Knowledge Profile Complex Activities Bloom’s
CLO2 CLO5
Assessment (CP) (CA) Taxonomy
PLO1 PLO4 WK7, WK8 WP1 C3, C4
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Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

CLO2: Analyze different types of contract in construction industry.

CLO5: Apply the principles and techniques of taking-off for civil engineering projects

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering

PLO 1 fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the
solution of complex engineering problems;

INVESTIGATION – Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based

PLO 4 knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation
of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

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 Questio Marks Marks obtained
n
Q1 20
Q2 20
Total 40
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Q1 Alpha Enterprise (AE) owns a piece of commercial land measuring 50 acres in the
vicinity of Nusa Jaya, Johor, Malaysia. AE plans to develop and build phase 1, about 30
acres which comprises a Theme Park, a Shopping Mall cater for medium to high income
group, a 4 Star Hotel targeting main guests/occupants from Theme park visitors’ and
some units of 3-storey shop/office. The Theme Park must be open to public and fully
operational in 24 months’ time. For phase 1 development, AE has decided to adopt
Selective Tender system with budget allocation based on estimate prepared by appointed
Cost Consultant with 10% margin allowed for variation of works. As a Project
Management Consultant (PMC) appointed by AE and based on your knowledge and
understanding on The Type Construction Contract, you are required to make
recommendation to AE on which type of construction contract most appropriate to be
adopted to suit Phase 1 development taking into consideration the followings:

(a) Main aspects and features of the type of construction contract to be adopted.
(6 marks)

(b) Main advantages to the client/owner on adoption of the type of construction contract you
have recommended.
(4 marks)

(c) Quality performance of construction works to be achieved with the adoption of your
choice of the type of construction contract.
(6 marks)

(d) Effectiveness of the type of construction contract recommended during project

implementation stage.
(4 marks)

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Q2 Refer to the plan and section for pad foundation shown in Figure Q2 on page 4 of 4.
Compute the quantities for the following items of works. Adopt standard minimum
concrete cover to RC Pad ,Stump and Column and use minimum hook length of column
links. Assume total number of pad foundation to be 10.
(Unit weight of rebar: T20=2.467 kg/m, T16=1.579 kg/m, T12=0.888 kg/m)
(Use Taking off Sheet attached and remember to attach the completed Taking off
Sheet to your answers).

(a) Total volume of excavation in m³. (Assume straight cut. No allowance for working space)
(2 marks)

(b) Sawn formwork to sides of R.C Pad, Stump and Column.

(6 marks)

(c) Total volume of G30 concrete in m3 for R.C. Pad and Stump.
(4 marks)

(d) Total weight of reinforcing bars of T12, T16 and T20 in Kg.
(8 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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 1500mm

200mm

200mm
1500mm

PLAN- PAD FOUNDATION

1000mm

10T12 -225 LINK

GL

Column Stump

900mm 5T20 B/W 4T16 Starter Bar

100m

300mm 500mm
200mm R.C. Pad
300mm
200mm 50 mm Thick G15
mMm
Lean Concrete

SECTION OF PAD FOUNDATION

Figure Q2

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