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G.L. BAJAJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

GREATER NOIDA
B. TECH (Vth Semester) - (Civil Engineering Department)
SESSIONAL TEST (ODD SEM 2021-22)
Quantity Estimation & Construction (KCE503)
Faculty Name: Ankit Soni
Duration: 02:00 Hrs ` Max. Marks: 50
Note: (i) Short answer type theoretical questions may be attempted in 150-200 words. The answers must be
precise. However, this rule is not applicable for numerical.
(ii) Long answer type theoretical questions may be attempted in 250-300 words. The answers must be
precise. However, this rule is not applicable for numerical.
(iii) Mention Question number/section correctly.
(iv) Numerical will be evaluated based on approach and step marking will be followed.

Course Outcomes:
Following are the course outcomes of the subject:
CO Code Course Outcome (CO) Bloom's Level
KCE503. Understand the importance of units of measurement and preliminary estimate for L2-Understanding
1 administrative approval of projects.
KCE503. L2-Understanding
Understand the contracts and tender documents in construction projects.
2
KCE503. Analyze and assess the quantity of materials required for civil engineering works as per
L4-Analyzing
3 specifications.
KCE503. Evaluate and estimate the cost of expenditure and prepare a detailed rate analysis
L6-Evaluating
4 report.
KCE503.
Analyze and choose cost effective approach for civil engineering projects. L4-Analyzing
5

Section: A

1. Attempt all question: (5 x 2 = 10)

Q. No. Questions Marks CO BL

a) Find the no of cement bags in 30m of room volume.
3
2 KCE-503.1 L1
b) List the measuring units of shuttering, DPC, Earthwork and mosaic flooring. 2 KCE503.1 L1
c) What is Fulkerson’s rule in Network diagram? 2 KCE503.3 L1
d) What is the significance of Critical, Subcritical and supercritical activities? 2 KCE503.3 L1
e) What is the importance of Critical Path? 2 KCE503.3 L1

Section: B

2. Attempt any four of the following: (4 x 5 =

20)
Q. No. Questions Marks CO BL
a) What do you understand by Schedule of rates (SOR). Write down rates of 5 KCE503.1 L2
concrete, shuttering, Earthwork as per SOR.
b) Identify approximate charges for G+6 RCC residential building consisting of 5 KCE503.1 L2
four flats per floor and each flat has carpet area of 80m 2. Assume area occupied
by walls and columns are of 8% of built up area and area of circulation is 25%
of built up area. Assume cost of construction of superstructure is 10000/m 2.
 Assume suitable percentage for electrical, plumbing services and contingencies
charges.
c) Specify the rate analysis for 15mm thick plastering for 1:4 cement mortar 5 KCE503.1 L1
including scaffolding.
d) Compare PERT and CPM method of Project Management. 5 KCE503.3 L4
e) Interpret the total float of given activities in the network shown below 5 KCE503.3 L3

Activity Preceded by Duration

A - 4
B A 2
C (TERMINAL) D 5
D E 2
E A 6
F B 1
G B 2
H(TERMINAL) E, G 4
I(TERMINAL) F 6
f) Why CPM method is used for repetitive types of Project & PERT is for non- 5 KCE503.3 L2
repetitive type projects?

Section: C

3. Attempt any one question (10 x 1 = 10)

Q. No. Questions Marks CO BL

a) Analyse the rate of materials and labours for a cement concrete 10 KCE503.1 L4
1:1.5:3-1 cu m. Take-100 cu m. The rate of particulars is given below.
CA Rs.1800 per cu m
FA Rs.1500 per cu m
CEMENT Rs.7000 per cu m
MISTRI Rs.450 per day
MASON Rs.400 per day
BELDAR Rs.270 per day
BHISHTI Rs.200 per day
COOLIE Rs.200 per day
T&P Rs.1450 L.S.

b) Calculate 10 KCE503.3 L4
i) The expected completion time
ii) Variance for the following project &
iii) The Critical Path
Activity A B C D E F G H
Predecessors - - A B A C,D C,D,E F
T0 (In days) 1 1 3 3 1 3 2 4
Tm (In days) 4 5 5 4 3 5 9 4
Tp (In days) 7 9 7 5 9 8 11 4

4. Attempt any one question

Q. No. Marks CO BL

a) Prepare a detailed estimate of part of a wall of a building from the given plan 10 KCE503.1 L4
and section and general specifications
General Specifications:
(i) Foundation concrete is RCC.
(ii) Foundation and plinth shall be of 1 st class brickwork in lime
mortar.
(iii) Damp Proof Course- 2.5 mm c.c. 1:1.5:3 with water proofing
 .compound.
(iv) Superstructure- 1st class brick work in cement mortar.
Consider column is located at ends having size of 230*300 mm 2 and
footing is 2m x 3m.

b) The following information is available about the various activities of networks. 10 KCE503.3 L4
Activit Normal Normal Cost Crash Crash
y duration (INR) Duration Cost
(weeks) (weeks) (INR)
1-2 6 5000 4 9000
2-3 8 10000 5 16000
1-3 12 5000 6 11000

Project overhead cost is 2500/ week, Contrast direct cost vs time relationship.
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(Head of Department)