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Question:
Estimate the materials required for the Load bearing brick masonry building.

Figure: Plan of Building

Figure: Elevation of Section A-B

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Center line Length Calculation:

Center line length of 30 cm Main wall = 2 × (15 + 360 + 30 + 420 + 15)
+ 2 × (15 + 420 + 15)
= 2580 𝑐𝑚 = 25.8 𝑚
Center line length of 30 cm Partition wall = (15 + 420 + 15)
= 450 𝑐𝑚 = 4.5 𝑚
Joints = 2
Center line length of 20 cm Veranda wall 20
= [(360 + 420 + 3 × 30) − 2 × ] + 2 × 200
2
= 1250 𝑐𝑚 = 12.5 𝑚
Joints = 2

1. Earthwork Excavation:
a) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 1 × 0.85 = 21.93 𝑚3
Width of Excavation, B = 90 +10 cm = 1 m
Depth of Foundation, H= 20 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 7.5 + 7.5
= 85 cm = 0.85 m
b) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 3.6 × 1 × 0.85 = 3.06 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.9
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 3.6 𝑚
2
c) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 11.6 × 0.8 × 0.85 = 7.88 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.9
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 11.6 𝑚
2
d) Stair = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 2.1 × 0.95 × 0.15 = 0.3 𝑚3
𝐿 = 200 + 10 = 210 𝑐𝑚 = 2.1 𝑚
𝐵 = 90 + 5 = 95 𝑐𝑚 = 0.95 𝑚
Total Excavation Work = 21.93 + 3.06 + 7.88 + 0.3 = 𝟑𝟑. 𝟏𝟕 𝒎𝟑

2. Earthwork in Filling:
a) Floor (i) Room 1= 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 3.6 × 4.2 × 0.45 = 6.80 𝑚3
𝐻 = 60 − 7.5 − 7.5 = 45 𝑐𝑚 = 0.45 𝑚
(ii) Room 2 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4.2 × 4.2 × 0.45 = 7.93 𝑚3
(iii) Veranda = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 8.3 × 1.75 × 0.45 = 6.53 𝑚3
𝐿 = 3.6 + 0.3 + 4.2 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 8.3 𝑚
𝐵 = 200 − 25 = 175 𝑐𝑚 = 1.75 𝑚
b) Foundation 1 33.17
Filling for Foundation = 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 × 5 = 5
= 6.634 𝑚3
𝟑
Total Earthwork in filling = 6.80 + 7.93 + 6.53 + 6.634 = 𝟐𝟕. 𝟖𝟗𝟒 𝒎

3. Brick Flat Soling (B.F.S.) in Foundation Base:

a) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 25.8 × 0.9 = 23.22 𝑚2
b) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 3.6 × 0.9 = 3.24 𝑚2
c) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 11.6 × 0.7 = 8.12 𝑚2
d) Stair = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 2.1 × 1 = 2.1 𝑚2
Total quantity of B.F.S. = 23.22 + 3.24 + 8.12 + 2.1 = 𝟑𝟔. 𝟔𝟖 𝒎𝟐

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4. Cement Concrete (C.C.) in Foundation Base: [1:3:6]

a) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.9 × 0.075 = 1.74 𝑚3
b) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 3.6 × 0.9 × 0.075 = 0.243 𝑚3
c) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 11.6 × 0.7 × 0.075 = 0.609 𝑚3
d) Stair = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 2.1 × 0.95 × 0.075 = 0.149 𝑚3
Total quantity of C.C. = 1.74 + 0.243 + 0.609 + 0.149 = 𝟐. 𝟕𝟒𝟏 𝒎𝟑

5. Brickwork in Foundation Base and Plinth:

a) Main wall 1st Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.7 × 0.1 = 1.806 𝑚3
2nd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.6 × 0.2 = 3.096 𝑚3
3rd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.5 × 0.2 = 2.58 𝑚3
4th Footing (Up to Plinth) = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.4 × 0.8 = 8.25 𝑚3
Total quantity = 1.806 + 3.096 + 2.58 + 8.25 = 15.73 𝑚3
b) Partition wall 1st Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 3.8 × 0.7 × 0.1 = 0.266 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.7
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 3.8 𝑚
2
2nd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 3.9 × 0.6 × 0.2 = 0.468 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.6
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 3.9 𝑚
2
3rd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4 × 0.5 × 0.2 = 0.4 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.5
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × =4𝑚
2
4th Footing (Up to Plinth) = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4.1 × 0.4 × 0.8 = 1.312 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.4
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 4.1 𝑚
2
Total quantity = 0.266 + 0.468 + 0.4 + 1.312 = 2.446 𝑚3
c) Veranda wall 1st Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 11.8 × 0.6 × 0.1 = 0.708 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.7
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 11.8 𝑚
2
2nd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 11.9 × 0.5 × 0.2 = 1.19 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.6
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 11.9 𝑚
2
3rd Footing = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 12 × 0.4 × 0.2 = 0.96 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.5
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 12 𝑚
2
4th Footing (Up to Plinth) = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 12.1 × 0.3 × 0.8 = 2.904 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.4
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 12.1 𝑚
2
Total quantity = 0.708 + 1.19 + 0.96 + 2.904 = 5.76 𝑚3
d) Stair = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 2.1 × 0.6 × 0.45 = 0.567 𝑚3
𝐿 = 200 + 10 = 210 𝑐𝑚 = 2.1 𝑚
𝐵 = 90 − 30 = 60 𝑐𝑚 = 0.6 𝑚
Total quantity of Brickwork in Foundation Base and Plinth = 15.73 + 2.446 + 5.76 + 0.567
= 𝟐𝟒. 𝟓 𝒎𝟑

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6. 2.5 cm thick DPC: (1:2:4)

a) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 25.8 × 0.3 = 7.74 𝑚2
b) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.2 × 0.3 = 1.26 𝑚2
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 4.2 𝑚
2
c) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 12.2 × 0.2 = 2.44 𝑚2
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 12.2 𝑚
2
Total quantity = 7.74 + 1.26 + 2.44 = 11.44 𝑚2
Deduction = N × 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 3 × 1.2 × 0.3 = 1.08 𝑚2
Total quantity of DPC = 11.44 − 1.08 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟑𝟔 𝒎𝟐

7. R.C.C. Works:
a) Lintel (i) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.3 × 0.15 = 1.16 𝑚3
(ii) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4.2 × 0.3 × 0.15 = 0.189 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 4.2 𝑚
2
(iii) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 12.2 × 0.2 × 0.15 = 0.366 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × = 12.2 𝑚
2
Total = 1.16 + 0.189 + 0.366 = 1.715 𝑚3
b) Slab Floor Slab With cornice = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 9.7 × 7.75 × 0.1 = 7.51 𝑚3
𝐿 = 3.6 + 4.2 + (3 × 0.3) + 0.5 + 0.5 = 9.7 𝑚
0.3 0.2
𝐵 = 4.2 + 2 + 0.3 + + + 0.5 + 0.5 = 7.75 𝑚
2 2
c) Sunshade Sunshade (Window) = N × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4 × 2.7 × 0.45 × 0.06 = 0.291 𝑚3
𝐿 = (2 × 100) + 40 + (2 × 15) = 270 𝑐𝑚 = 2.7 𝑚
(7 + 5)
𝐵= = 6 𝑐𝑚 = 0.06𝑚
2
Sunshade (Veranda) = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 13.8 × 0.45 × 0.06 = 0.372 𝑚3
𝐿 = 360 + 420 + (3 × 30) + (45 × 2) + 2 × (200 + 10)
= 1380 𝑐𝑚 = 13.8 𝑚
Total quantity of R.C.C. work = 1.715 + 7.51 + 0.291 + 0.372 = 𝟗. 𝟖𝟖 𝒎𝟑

8. M.S. Reinforcement:
Reinforcement = 1.5% of R. C. C. Work
= 0.015 × 9.88 = 0.1482 𝑚3
= 0.1482 × 7850 = 1163.37 𝐾𝑔

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9. Brickwork in Super structure:

a) Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.3 × 3 = 23.22 𝑚3
b) Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.2 × 0.3 × 3 = 3.78 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 4.5 − 2 × = 4.2 𝑚
2
c) Column = 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 4 × 0.2 × 0.2 × 3 = 0.48 𝑚3
d) Drop Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 11.4 × 0.2 × 0.75 = 1.71 𝑚3
Joints = 2
0.3
𝐿 = 12.5 − 2 × − (4 × 0.2) = 11.4 𝑚
2
e) Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 9.4 × 0.2 × 0.6 = 1.128 𝑚3
f) Parapet Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 ×= 30.1 × 0.2 × 0.6 = 3.61 𝑚3
𝐿 = 2 × (8.5 + 6.55) = 30.1 𝑚
Total quantity = 23.22 + 3.78 + 0.48 + 1.71 + 1.128 + 3.61 = 33.928𝑚3
Deductions: (i) Door:
Door = 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 3 × 1.2 × 0.3 × 2.1 = 2.268 𝑚3
(ii) Window:
Window = 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 10 × 1 × 0.3 × 1.5 = 4.5 𝑚3
(iii) Lintel:
Main wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 25.8 × 0.3 × 0.15 = 1.16 𝑚3
Partition Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 4.2 × 0.3 × 0.15 = 0.189 𝑚2
Veranda Wall = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × 𝐻 = 12.2 × 0.2 × 0.15 = 0.366 𝑚2
Column= 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 4 × 0.2 × 0.2 × 3 = 0.48 𝑚3
Total Deductions = 2.268 + 4.5 + 1.16 + 0.189 + 0.366 + 0.48 =
𝟖. 𝟗𝟔𝟑𝒎𝟑
Total quantity of Brick Works = 34.168 − 8.963 = 𝟐𝟓. 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝒎𝟑

10. Wood Works:

a) Quantity of Wood Door= 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 3 × 5.4 × 0.1 × 0.08 = 0.129 𝑚3
for Frame 𝐿 = (2 × 210) + 120 = 540 cm = 5.4 m
𝐵 = 10 𝑐𝑚
𝐻 = 8 𝑐𝑚
Window= 𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 10 × 5 × 0.1 × 0.08 = 0.4 𝑚3
𝐿 = (2 × 100) + (2 × 150) = 500 cm = 5 m
𝐵 = 10 𝑐𝑚
𝐻 = 8 𝑐𝑚
Total = 0.129 + 0.4 = 0.529 𝑚3
b) Quantity of Wood Door= 𝑁 × 𝐵 × H = 3 × 1.07 × 2.02 = 6.484 𝑚2
for Plyboards 𝐵 = (120 − (2 × 8)) + (2 × 1.5) = 107 cm = 1.07 m
𝐻 = 210 − 8 = 202 cm = 2.02 m
Window= 𝑁 × 𝐵 × H = 10 × 0.87 × 1.37 = 11.919 𝑚2
B= (100 − (2 × 8)) + (2 × 1.5) = 87 cm = 0.87 m
H= (150 − (2 × 8)) + (2 × 1.5) = 137 cm = 1.37 m
Total = 6.484 + 11.919 = 18.403 𝑚2

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11. Stone Floor:

a) Brick Flat Room 1 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.1 × 3.5 = 14.35 𝑚2
Soling L = 420 − (2 × 5) = 410 𝑐𝑚 = 4.1 𝑚
B = 360 − (2 × 5) = 350 𝑐𝑚 = 3.5 𝑚
Room 2 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.1 × 4.1 = 16.81 𝑚2
L = B = 420 − (2 × 5) = 410 𝑐𝑚 = 4.1 𝑚
Veranda = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 8.2 × 1.65 = 13.53 𝑚2
𝐿 = 360 + 30 + 420 + (2 × 10) − (2 × 5) = 820 𝑐𝑚 = 8.2 𝑚
𝐵 = 200 − 15 − 10 − (2 × 5) = 165 𝑐𝑚 = 1.65 𝑚
Total = 14.35 + 16.81 + 13.53 = 44.69 𝑚2
b) 8 cm thick C.C Room 1 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.1 × 3.5 × 0.08 = 1.148 𝑚3
L = 420 − (2 × 5) = 410 𝑐𝑚 = 4.1 𝑚
B = 360 − (2 × 5) = 350 𝑐𝑚 = 3.5 𝑚
H = 8 cm = 0.08 m
Room 2 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 4.1 × 4.1 × 0.08 = 1.344 𝑚3
L = B = 420 − (2 × 5) = 410 𝑐𝑚 = 4.1 𝑚
H = 8 cm = 0.08 m
Veranda = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 8.2 × 1.65 × 0.08 = 1.082 𝑚3
𝐿 = 360 + 30 + 420 + (2 × 10) − (2 × 5) = 820 𝑐𝑚 = 8.2 𝑚
𝐵 = 200 − 15 − 10 − (2 × 5) = 165 𝑐𝑚 = 1.65 𝑚
H = 8 cm = 0.08 m
Total = 1.148 + 1.344 + 1.082 = 3.57 𝑚3
c) 2.5 cm thick Room 1 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.2 × 3.6 = 15.12 𝑚2
Stone finishing Room 2 = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 4.2 × 4.2 = 17.64 𝑚2
Veranda = 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 8.3 × 1.75 = 14.525 𝑚2
Door Seal =𝑁 × 𝐿 × 𝐵 = 3 × 1.2 × 0.3 = 1.08 𝑚2
Total = 15.12 + 17.64 + 14.525 + 1.08 = 3.35 𝑚2

12. 8 cm thick Lime Concrete:

Lime Concrete = 𝐿 × 𝐵 × H = 8.3 × 6.35 × 0.08 = 4.216 𝑚3
𝐿 = 420 + 30 + 360 + 30 + 30 − (2 × 20)
= 830 cm = 8.3 m
B = 30 + 420 + 15 + 200 + 10 − (2 × 20)
= 635 cm = 6.35 cm
H = 8 cm = 0.08 m

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13. Plastering Work:

a) Inner Wall Room 1 = N × 𝐿 × H = 1 × 15.60 × 3 = 46.8 𝑚2
L = 2 × (360 + 420) = 1560 𝑐𝑚 = 15.60 𝑚
H = 300 𝑐𝑚 = 3 𝑚
Room 2 = N × 𝐿 × H = 1 × 16.80 × 3 = 50.4 𝑚2
L = 2 × (420 + 420) = 1680 𝑐𝑚 = 16.80 𝑚
H = 300 𝑐𝑚 = 3 𝑚
Veranda = N × 𝐿 × H = 1 × 8.7 × 3 = 26.10 𝑚2
𝐿 = 30 + 360 + 30 + 420 + 30 = 870 𝑐𝑚 = 8.7 𝑚
H = 3 𝑐𝑚 = 3 𝑚
Column = N × 𝐿 × H = (4 × 2) × 0.2 × 3 = 4.8 𝑚2
Parapet Wall = N × 𝐿 × H = 1 × 30.1 × 0.6 = 18.06 𝑚2
L = 2 × (8.5 + 6.55) = 30.1 𝑚
H = 60 𝑐𝑚 = 0.6 𝑚
Total =46.8+50.4+26.10+4.8+18.06= 146.16 𝑚2
Deductions:
Door = N × 𝐿 × H = 3 × 1.2 × 2.1 = 7.56 𝑚2
Window = N × 𝐿 × H = 10 × 1 × 1.5 = 15 𝑚2
Veranda= N × 𝐿 × H = 1 ×8.7× 1.5 = 13.05 𝑚2
Total Deduction= 35.61 𝑚2

Net Total = 146.16 − 35.61 = 𝟏𝟏𝟎. 𝟓𝟓 𝒎𝟐

b) Outer Wall G.L. to P.L.

Super Structure

Total = 𝒎𝟐
c) Ceiling 𝟐
Room 1 = 𝒎
Room 2 = 𝒎𝟐
Veranda = 𝒎𝟐
Total = 𝒎𝟐

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