18CV64

USN

RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ®
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VI Semester B. E. Examinations
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Model Question Paper
18CV64 – ESTIMATION AND COSTING
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered in first three
pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FOUR full questions from Part B.
PART-A
1 1.1 A RCC column having dimensions 2.5m in length, 400mm wide,calculate the
depth of column required if the volume is 0.6 cu-m 02
1.2 Define lead and lift. 02
1.3 Estimate the quantity of plastering required for a wall measuring 4m long, 3m 02
high and 30 cm thick?
1.4 For sanitary and water supply works _______ and electrification _______ of the 02
estimated cost of the building works are usually provided in estimate.
1.5 The volume of earthwork is _____________ for the measurement of 9.2 m length, 1.8 02
m width and 3.2 m depth.
1.6 Write equation to calculate length of long wall and short wall in building estimate. 02
1.7 The enamel painting quantity for painting 4 numbers of 𝑀𝑆 windows with grill of 02
size 1. 5 𝑚×1. 2 𝑚 is _______ 𝑚2.
1.8 ________ And _______ are two important documents of contract. 02
1.9 A brick wall of size 20 𝑚×30 𝑚 consists of 1 door opening and size 1. 2 𝑚×2. 1 𝑚 02
height, with the 2 numbers and windows of size 1. 5 𝑚×1. 2 𝑚 the net internal
plastering and external plastering quantities are _______ and _______ respectively.
1.10 The estimated cost is _______ then attempts are made to reduce the cost by 02
reducing the work or by changing the specification.
PART-B
2 The details of residential building are shown in Figure 2. Estimate the quantities
for the following items of work and cost estimate using centre line method. Also
prepare abstract estimate of:
i) Earthwork excavation for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
ii) 𝐶. 𝐶. 1: 4: 8 bed for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 2850/𝑚
3

iii) 𝑆𝑆𝑀 in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 for footings and basement at 𝑅𝑠. 2300/𝑚 .

3

iv) 𝐵𝐵 Masonry in superstructure with 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 3500/𝑐𝑢𝑚.

v) Internal Plastering in CM 1:4 at Rs.150/m2
Also prepare abstract for the same. 35
OR
3 Estimate the quantities for the following items of work for manhole shown in Figure 3. 35
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a) Earthwork excavation for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚
3
b) 𝐶. 𝐶. 1: 3: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 2000/𝑚
3
c) First class brick work in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚
2
d) 20𝑚𝑚 plastering for floor and chamber with 𝐶𝑀 1: 3 at 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚
3
e) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 slab over a roof as well a over the working chamber at 𝑅𝑠. 5000/𝑚
Also prepare abstract for the same.

4 Write detailed technical specifications for the following:

a) Random rubble masonry in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6
b) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 roof concrete of 1: 2: 4 grade
c) Cement plastering in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6. 15
OR
5 Write detailed technical specification for the following:
a) Painting of doors and windows.
b) Granite slab flooring over 𝐶𝐶 1: 2: 4 bed course of 10𝑐𝑚 thick.
c) Mangalore tile roofing over 𝑇𝑊 rafters and batters. 15
6 Work out from the first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) cement concrete bed for foundation 1: 4: 8
b) 12𝑚𝑚thick cement mortor 1: 3 plastering for ceiling.
c) Brick masonry in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 in super structure. 15
OR
7 Work out from first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) 12𝑚𝑚 Thick cement plastering in 𝐶𝑀 1: 4 over the brick masonry wall.
b) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 Roofing of 12𝑐𝑚 thick with 1% steel reinforcement of 𝑀20 grade.
Distempering wash two coats with primer coat to interior walls 15
8 Write short notes on the following
a) Earnest money deposit and security deposit.
b) Administrative sanction and technical sanction
c) Tender and quotation. 15
OR
9 Calculate the earthwork between chainage 10 to 16 measured with standard 20𝑚 chain from
the following data: Rate of earthwork in excavation is 𝑅𝑠. 400/𝑐𝑢𝑚 and banking is
𝑅𝑠. 370/𝑐𝑢𝑚. The formation level at chainage 10 is 88. 50𝑚 and the road has a rising gradient
1: 100, the formation width is 10𝑚 and the side slopes in cutting 1: 1 and banking2: 1. Draw
also the longitudinal section for this portion of the road.
𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
88. 2
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙(𝑚) 88. 1 87. 74 87. 8 90. 75 90. 2 89. 92
90. 4
15
Figure 2
Figure 3
 18CV64
USN

RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING®
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VI Semester B. E. Examinations
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Model Question Paper
18CV64 – ESTIMATION AND COSTING
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered in first three
pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FOUR full questions from Part B.

PART-A
1 1.1 The thickness of foundation concrete varies from _______ usually _______cm. 02
1.2 Define soling. 02
1.3 Rates of different items in the estimate are the current rates for the completion of the items 02
of work which include _______, _______, _______ and _______.
1.4 For sanitary and water supply works _______ and electrification _______ of the estimated cost 02
of the building works are usually provided in estimate.
1.5 For a Honne wood door frame and Honne wood paneled shutter of size 1.05 m × 2.1 m 02
equivalent area is _______ m2.
1.6 The accuracy to be observed in preparing an _______ depends on the rate of the item and the 02
unit of payment.
1.7 The enamel painting quantity for painting 4 numbers of MS windows with grill of size 1.5 m × 02
1.2 m is _______ m2.
1.8 White washing or color washing or distempering the quantities are computed in sq. m and are 02
usually _______.
1.9 A brick wall of size 20 m × 30 m consists of 1 door opening and size 1.2 m × 2.1 m height, with 02
the 2 numbers and windows of size 1.5 m × 1.2 m the net internal plastering and external
plastering quantities are _______ and _______ respectively.
1.10 The estimated cost is _______ then attempts are made to reduce the cost by reducing the work 02
or by changing the specification.
PART-B
2 The accompanying figure Q2 shows the details of a residential building. Workout quantities
for the following items of work and cost estimate using center line method for extracting
quantities. Also prepare an abstract of quantities.
a) Earth work excavation for foundation in ordinary soil at Rs. 115/m3
b) PCC bed 1: 4: 8 for wall foundation at Rs. 2850/m3
c) SSM in CM 1: 8 for wall foundation and basement is Rs. 2300/m3
d) First class BBM for superstructure in Carnet mortar 1: 6 at Rs 3250/m3
e) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 Roof slab at 𝑅𝑠 5200/𝑚 3.
Also prepare abstract for the same. 35
OR
3 Prepare a detailed estimate of following items for a septic tank shown in the accompanying
figure Q3.
a) Earthwork in excavation 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
b) First class brickwork with cement mortar 1: 4 𝑅𝑠. 1500𝑚3
c) 12 𝑚𝑚 cement plaster on walls and 𝑅𝑠. 1300/𝑚2
d) 20 𝑚𝑚 cement plaster with water proofing powder or compound in floor 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚2
e) Cement concrete1: 3: 6. Floor and foundation sloping floor 𝑅𝑠. 2500/𝑚3 . 35
 Also prepare abstract for the same. Also prepare abstract for the same.

4 Write detailed technical specifications for the following:

a) Earthwork excavation in hard soil
b) PCC for foundation in cc 1: 4: 8
c) 30cm BBM with CM (1: 6) 15
OR
5 Write detailed technical specification for the following
a) RCC 1: 2: 4 for roof slab
b) Mosaic flooring with CM 1: 6
c) 12 mm plaster as walls inside 15

6 Workout from the first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) SSM in CM (1: 6) for foundation
b) Brick work in cement mortar 1: 6 for super structure
c) 12 mm thick plastering in CM 1: 4 for brick wall. 15
OR
7 Workout from first principle the rate per unit and the following:
a) RBM in CM (1: 4) for 20 cm wall
b) PCC for DPC with CC 1: 2: 4
c) Teak wood door with all the fixtures. 15

8 Write short notes on the following:

a) Types of contracts
b) Measurement book
c) Schedule and rates. 15
OR
9 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in a tubular form for a portion of a load from the given
datas: side slope 2: 1 in banking and 1.5: 1 in cutting. Formation width of the road is 10m.
Levels have been taken at every 40 m apart. Rate of cutting Rs. 175/cumt and filling Rs. 140/cumt.
RL of formation 31.4 at 1000 m and in downward gradient of 1 in 200.

Dist, m 1000 1040 1080 1120 1160 2000 2040 2080 3020 3060
RL of ground 31.00 30.9 30.5 30.8 30.6 30.7 31.2 31.2 30.0 30.4 15
Figure 2
Figure 3
 12CV72

USN

R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-17
Civil Engineering
ESTIMATION AND COSTING

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FOUR full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Earthwork in excavation and earthwork in filling are usually taken out
separately under different items and quantities are calculated in _______. 02
1.2 The estimated cost is _______ then attempts are made to reduce the cost
by reducing the work or by changing the specification. 02
1.3 The base cement concrete and floor finishing of 𝐶𝐶 or stone or marble or
mosaic etc are usually taken as _______. 01
1.4 White washing or color washing or distempering the quantities are
computed in 𝑠𝑞. 𝑚 and are usually _______. 02
1.5 A brick wall of size 20 𝑚 × 30 𝑚 consists of 1 door opening and size 1.2 𝑚 ×
2.1 𝑚 height, with the 2 numbers and windows of size 1.5 𝑚 × 1.2 𝑚 the net
internal plastering and external plastering quantities are _______ and
_______ respectively. 02
1.6 The plinth area of a structure is 900 𝑠𝑞. 𝑚 the number of days for masons
required is _______ given 1.335𝐴 + 28. 02
1.7 The quantities are calculated for steel used for roofing concrete is _______. 01
1.8 For sanitary and water supply works 8% and for electrification 8% of the
_______ building works are usually provided in estimate. 01
1.9 The enamel painting quantity for painting 4 numbers of 𝑀𝑆 windows with
grill of size 1.5 𝑚 × 1.2 𝑚 is _______ 𝑚2 . 02
1.10 Rates of different items in the estimate are the _______ for the completion
and the items of work which include supply of materials, transport, labor
scaffolding, overheads, contractors profit, taxes etc. 01
1.11 For a Honne wood door frame and Honne wood paneled shutter of size
1.05 𝑚 × 2.1 𝑚 equivalent area is _______ 𝑚2 . 02
1.12 The accuracy to be observed in preparing an _______ depends on the rate
of the item and the unit of payment. 02
 PART-B

2 The accompanying figure Q2 shows the details of a residential building.

Workout quantities for the following items of work and cost estimate
using center line method for extracting quantities. Also prepare an
abstract of quantities.
a) Earth work excavation for foundation in ordinary soil at
𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
b) 𝑃𝐶𝐶 bed 1: 4: 8 for wall foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 2850/𝑚3
c) 𝑆𝑆𝑀 in 𝐶𝑀 1: 8 for wall foundation and basement is 𝑅𝑠. 2300/𝑚3
d) First class 𝐵𝐵𝑀 for superstructure in Carnet mortar 1: 6 at
𝑅𝑠 3250/𝑚3
e) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 roof slab at 𝑅𝑠 5200/𝑚3 . 35
OR

3 Prepare a detailed estimate of following items for a septic tank shown in

the accompanying figure Q3.
a) Earthwork in excavation 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
b) First class brickwork with cement mortar 1: 4 𝑅𝑠. 1500𝑚3
c) 12 𝑚𝑚 cement plaster on walls and 𝑅𝑠. 1300/𝑚2
d) 20 𝑚𝑚 cement plaster with water proofing powder or compound
in floor 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚2
e) cement concrete 1: 3: 6. Floor and foundation sloping floor
𝑅𝑠. 2500/𝑚3.
Also prepare abstract for the same. 35

4 Write detailed technical specifications for the following:

a) earthwork excavation in hard soil
b) pcc for foundation in cc 1: 4: 8
c) 30𝑐𝑚 𝐵𝐵𝑀 with 𝐶𝑀 (1: 6) 15
OR

5 Write detailed technical specification for the following

a) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 1: 2: 4 for roof slab
b) Mosaic flooring with 𝐶𝑀 1: 6
c) 12 𝑚𝑚 plaster as walls inside 15

6 Workout from the first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) 𝑆𝑆𝑀 in 𝐶𝑀 (1: 6) for foundation
b) Brick work in cement mortar 1: 6 for super structure
c) 12 𝑚𝑚 thick plastering in 𝐶𝑀 1: 4 for brick wall. 15
OR

7 Workout from first principle the rate per unit and the following:
a) 𝑅𝐵𝑀 in 𝐶𝑀 (1: 4) for 20 𝑐𝑚 wall
b) 𝑃𝐶𝐶 for 𝐷𝑃𝐶 with 𝐶𝐶 1: 2: 4
c) Teak wood door with all the fixtures. 15

8 Write short notes on the following:

a) Types of contracts
b) Measurement book
c) Schedule and rates. 15
 OR

9 Calculate the quantity of earthwork in a tubular form for a portion of a

load from the given datas: side slope 2: 1 in banking and 1.5: 1 in cutting.
Formation width of the road is 10𝑚. Levels have been taken at every 40 𝑚
apart. Rate of cutting 𝑅𝑠. 175/𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑡 and filling 𝑅𝑠. 140/𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑡. 𝑅𝐿 of
formation 31.4 at 1000 𝑚 and in downward gradient of 1 in 200.

𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑚 1000 1040 1080 1120 1160 2000 2040 2080 3020 3060
𝑅𝐿 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 31.00 30.9 30.5 30.8 30.6 30.7 31.2 31.2 30.0 30.4 15

Figure Q2
Figure Q3
 12CV72

USN
R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-18
Civil Engineering
ESTIMATION AND COSTING
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FOUR full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Earthwork excavation and earthwork filling are usually taken out
separately under different items and quantities are calculated in _______
unit. 01
1.2 _______ is a computation of the quantities required and expenditure likely
to be incurred in the construction of a work. 01
1.3 Accurate estimate is prepared by _______ method. 01
1.4 The thickness of foundation concrete varies from _______ usually
_______cm. 02
1.5 Define soling. 02
1.6 The bearing of roof or floor slab is usually _______ cm. 01
1.7 Plastering and pointing is calculated in _______ units. 01
1.8 Painting doors and windows are computed in _______. 01
1.9 Density of mild steel is equal to _______. 01
1.10 Rates of different items in the estimate are the current rates for the
completion of the items of work which include _______, _______, _______
and _______. 02
1.11 For sanitary and water supply works _______ and electrification _______ of
the estimated cost of the building works are usually provided in estimate. 02
1.12 Plastering is usually ________ thick. 01
1.13 The quantities of steel used for roofing concrete is calculated in _______. 01
1.14 _______ is an agreement between the two parties and which is enforceable
by law. 01
1.15 Tenders are invited in _______ forms. 01
1.16 _______ are two important documents of contract. 01

PART-B

2 The details of residential building are shown in Figure 2. Estimate the

quantities for the following items of work and cost estimate using centre
line method. Also prepare abstract estimate of:
i) Earthwork excavation for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
ii) 𝐶. 𝐶. 1: 4: 8 bed for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 2850/𝑚3
iii) 𝑆𝑆𝑀 in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 for footings and basement at 𝑅𝑠. 2300/𝑚3.
iv) 𝐵𝐵 Masonry in superstructure with 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 3500/𝑐𝑢𝑚.
v) Calculation of centre line and number of junctions. 35
 OR
3 Estimate the quantities for the following items of work for manhole shown
in Figure 3.
a) Earthwork excavation for foundation at 𝑅𝑠. 115/𝑚3
b) 𝐶. 𝐶. 1: 3: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 2000/𝑚3
c) First class brick work in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 at 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚3
d) Pointing in 𝐶𝑀 1: 2 for inner surface at 𝑅𝑠. 600/𝑚2
e) 20𝑚𝑚 plastering for floor and chamber with 𝐶𝑀 1: 3 at 𝑅𝑠. 1500/𝑚2
f) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 slab over a roof as well a over the working chamber at
𝑅𝑠. 5000/𝑚3
Also prepare abstract for the same. 35

4 Write detailed technical specifications for the following:

a) Random rubble masonry in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6
b) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 roof concrete of 1: 2: 4 grade
c) Cement plastering in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6. 15
OR

5 Write detailed technical specification for the following:

a) Painting of doors and windows.
b) Granite slab flooring over 𝐶𝐶 1: 2: 4 bed course of 10𝑐𝑚 thick.
c) Mangalore tile roofing over 𝑇𝑊 rafters and batters. 15

6 Work out from the first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) cement concrete bed for foundation 1: 4: 8
b) 12𝑚𝑚thick cement mortor 1: 3 plastering for ceiling.
c) Brick masonry in 𝐶𝑀 1: 6 in super structure. 15

OR

7 Work out from first principle the rate per unit of the following:
a) 12𝑚𝑚 thick cement plastering in 𝐶𝑀 1: 4 over the brick masonry
wall.
b) 𝑅𝐶𝐶 roofing of 12𝑐𝑚 thick with 1% steel reinforcement of 𝑀20 grade.
c) Distempering wash two coats with primer coat to interior walls. 15

8 Write short notes on the following

a) Earnest money deposit and security deposit.
b) Administrative sanction and technical sanction
c) Tender and quotation. 15
OR

9 Calculate the earthwork between chainage 10 to 16 measured with

standard 20𝑚 chain from the following data: Rate of earthwork in
excavation is 𝑅𝑠. 400/𝑐𝑢𝑚 and banking is 𝑅𝑠. 370/𝑐𝑢𝑚. The formation level
at chainage 10 is 88.50𝑚 and the road has a rising gradient 1: 100, the
formation width is 10𝑚 and the side slopes in cutting 1: 1 and banking
2: 1. Draw also the longitudinal section for this portion of the road.
𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
88.2
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙(𝑚) 88.1 87.74 87.8 90.75 90.2 89.92
90.4 15
Figure 2
Figure 3