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B. E. Seventh Semester (Civil Engineering) / BECV_18 -

19_Rev_SOE_CV-201 Examination
Course Code : CV 2401 Course Name : Estimating and Costing

Time : 2 Hours] [ Max. Marks : 40

Instructions to Candidates :—
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) All questions carry marks as indicated.
(3) Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
(4) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
(5) Diagrams should be given wherever necessary.
(6) Retain the construction Lines.
(7) Illustrate your answers wherever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
(8) Use of Logarithmic tables, non – programmable calculator, Drawing instruments is
permitted.

1. (A) Prepare a preliminary estimate of a four-storeyed office building having carpet

area of 2000 sq.m. for obtaining the administrative approval of the Government
from the following data : It may be assumed that 30% of the plinth area
will be taken up by corridors, verandahs, lavatories, stair cases etc. and
10% of the plinth area will be occupied by wall.
Assume -
(1) Plinth area rate = 1500.0/- per sq. m.
(2) Extra due to deep foundation at site = 10% of building cost
(3) Extra for special architectural treatment = 0.5% of building cost
(4) Water supply, sanitation = 6% of building cost
(5) Electric installation = 12.5% of building cost
(8) Supervision charges = 8%. 5(CO1)
(B) Explain contingencies. 2(CO1)

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2. (A) Calculate the rate analysis for the following items :-
(Assume current market rates for materials and labour from Nagpur city
and labour guidelines from NBO) Providing and laying in position mass concrete
in foundation in cement concrete 1:4:8 mix with 40 to 50 mm size metal
(PCC). 5(CO2)
(B) Define specification. Enlist the principles of specification writing. 2(CO2)

3. (A) Calculate the rent for a building having FOUR flats constructed on a freehold
land with a cost of Rs. 95 lakhs on a plot of land costing 1.25 crore.
The owner expects 6% net return on cost of construction and 8% net
return on cost of land. Calculate the standard rent for each of flat of
the building assuming :
(i) Expected life of building is 75 years
(ii) Outgoings are 32.5% of net annual return from the building.
(iii) Rate of interest for sinking fund is 8.5%
(iv) Annual repair charges at 1.25% of the cost of construction. 5(CO3)
(B) Explain in brief freehold and leasehold properties. 2(CO3)

4. (A) Estimate the quantity of earthwork in a tabular form for a portion of road
with the following data by Mean Depth Method -
formation width of road = 7 m
Side slope in banking = 2:1
Side slope in cutting = 1:1
Stations 1 2 3 4 5 6
Chainage (m) 530 560 590 620 650 680
R. L. of ground (m) 300.00 300.20 300.40 300.50 300.60 300.80
R. L. of formation (m) 300.10
Gradient + 1 in 180 -1 in 180

5(CO4)
(B) Derive prismoidal formula. 2(CO4)

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5. (A) From the given plan, calculate center to center distance from all walls and
total lengths of long wall and short walls for excavation. 3(CO4)
(B) From the given plan, calculate
1. Brickwork in foundation and plinth 3(CO4)

6. (A) Distinguish between Earnet money and security deposits. (minimum six points)
3(CO5)
(B) Explain Arbitration. 3(CO5)

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