METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

OF SERVICES
By
V R K Murty
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
FOR ROAD WORKS (MORTH)
By
V R K Murty
 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR ROAD WORKS

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1. Earth work, 1. Cross section levels at suitable intervals
Embankment, turfing 2. Computation of volume in cum. by the method of
average end areas for each class of material
3. For rock excavation overburden will be removed and
cross section levels shall be taken. Where the surface is
very irregular, volume computed from stacks after
deducting 35% for voids. For excavation other than rock
deduction shall be 16% from stack measurements
4. Excavation for structures such as bridges, culverts and
other similar structures, quantity shall be computed
based on the dimensions shown on drawings and
computed in cum. Excavation over increased width,
cutting to slopes, shoring and planking shall be deemed
to be included and shall not be measured separately
5. Preparation of rock foundations shall be measured in
sqm. and includes sealing, dewatering, pumping
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1. Earth work, 6. Embankment quantity shall be computed by cross
Embankment, turfing section and using average end areas in cum. Earth
embankment/sub-grade shall be measured separately
by taking cross sections at intervals in the original
position before the work starts and after its completion.
The measurement of fill material from borrow areas
shall be the difference between the net quantities of
compacted fill and the net quantities of suitable material
brought from roadway and drainage excavation.
Computed compacted fill shall ignore bulking or
shrinkage.
7. Turfing with sods/ seeding & mulching shall be
measured as finished work in sqm.
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2. Sub-bases, Bases 1. GSB shall be measured as finished work in cum. The
protection of the edges of GSB as extended over the full
formation width shall be considered incidental and shall
not be paid extra.
2. Stabilised soil sub-base shall be measured as finished
work in cum. The extra pavement thickness needed on
account of lower CBR/UCS value shall be constructed by
the contractor at his own cost.
3. WBM shall be measured in cum
4. Breaking the existing cement concrete pavement slabs,
crushing as sub-base or base shall be measured in cum.
Laid in position
5. WMM shall be measured in cum.
6. Shoulders, island, median shall be measured as:
i) Excavation in cum.
ii) Kerb in Rm.
iii) Turfing in sqm.
iv) Edging in brickwork, stone blocks in sqm.
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2. Sub-bases, Bases 7. Cement concrete kerb with channel shall be measured in
Rm.

3. Bituminous pavement 1. Filling pot holes shall be measured in sqm. and filling
layers cracks > 3mm in width shall be measured in Rm. The
rate shall include for breaking out, trimming edges,
cleaning out painting edges and bottom with bitumen
and filling and compacting with material specified
2. Profile correction course shall be measured in cum
3. Prime coat and tack coat shall be measured in sqm
4. BM/DBM/BC shall be measured in cum or by weight in
metric tons, or in sqm. where specified thickness has
been executed. Penetration macadam shall be measured
in sqm.
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4. Bulkage deduction for stack Size of aggregate Percentage deduction
measurement of aggregates 75-63mm 12.5
45-26.5 mm 10.0
22.4, 13.2,11.2,6.7 mm 5.0
Fine aggregate 5.0
5. Mastic asphalt 1. Measured in sqm. of specified thickness
6. Slurry seal (Mixture of fine 1. Measured in sqm as specified
aggregate, OPC filler,
bitumen emulsion to a
thickness of 1.5-5mm to
seal cracks, arrest fretting)
7. Recycling of bituminous 1. Measured in cum or tonnes of finished work
pavement
8. Fog spray(Application of 1. Measured in sqm
low viscosity bitumen
emulsion for sealing cracks
< 3mm)
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9. Bituminous cold mix (Mixture of unheated
mineral aggregate and emulsified or
cutback bitumen)
10. Crack prevention courses (SAM-stress
absorbing membrane, SAMI-Stress
absorbing membrane interlayer of geo-
textile)
11. Dry lean concrete pavement
12. Cement concrete pavement
Method of measurement
1. Measured in cum
1. Measured in sqm
1. Measured in cum
1. Measured in sqm with specified
thickness. Volume to be paid will be
computed on the basis of thickness
and plan and adjusted for deficiency
in thickness. No additional payment
for extra thickness. No deduction for
openings < 0.5 sqm. The rate shall
include, contraction, expansion &
longitudinal joints, joint filler, de-
bonding strip, dowel/tie rods
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13. Geo-textiles in sub-surface drains 1. Measurement for narrow filter
drains shall be Rm. Disposal of
surplus material beyond 1000m shall
be measured in cum

14. Groynes or spurs with crates 1. Geotextile/geo-composite shall be

measured in sqm
2. The connecting rods or polymer
braids measured in Rm
3. Boulder fill measured in cum
4. The excavation for keying of gabions
in the ground trenches shall be
measured in cum
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15. Traffic signs, appurtenances 1. Cautionary, information signs shall
be measured by numbers, direction
and place identification signs
measured by sqm
2. The painted marking shall be
measured in sqm of actual area
marked. Directional arrows and
lettering measured by numbers
16. Tubular steel railing 1. Measured in Rm with no deduction
for gaps
17. Concrete crash barriers 1. Measured in Rm
18. Metal beam barriers 1. Measured by Rm. Terminal/anchors
shall be by numbers.
Excavation/backfilling not paid
separately
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19. Pile foundations 1. For supply of pre-cast, timber or
steel piles of specified cross section,
measurement shall be in meters
ordered
2. For cast-in-situ and bored concrete
piles of specified cross section the
measurement shall be the length in
meters that remains in the finished
structure
3. Routine/initial tests shall not be
measured for payment
4. For steel lining to be permanently
left in place, the measurement shall
be by weight in MT.
5. Pile cap concrete measured in cum
6. Reinforcement shall be measured in
MT.
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20. Well foundations 1. The cutting edge shall be measured
in MT based on the net weight
2. The concrete in curb, well steining
and well cap shall be measured in
cum
3. Measurement for well sinking shall
be in metres for different depths in
different strata. The depth shall be
measured from the level specified in
contract. If no level is specified
sinking shall be measured from low
water level or from the level which
the cutting edge was laid whichever
is higher
4. The quantity of concrete in bottom
and top plug measured in cum
5. The sand filling measured in cum
6. Pneumatic sinking shall be paid as a
separate item and measured in cum
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21. Form work 1. Measurement of form work shall be in sqm which is in
contact with concrete
22. Reinforcement 1. Reinforcement shall be measured in length including
hooks, excluding overlaps and weight calculated in MT.
Wastage, overlaps, couplings, welded joints, spacer
bars, chairs, stays, hangers, binding wire shall not be
measured and cost of these items is deemed to be
included in the rates for reinforcement.
23. Structural concrete 1. Measured in cum. Volume occupied by reinforcement,
pre-stressing cables, sheathing shall not be deducted.
The slab shall be measured as running continuously
through and the beam as the portion below the slab
24. Pre-stressed concrete 1. Concrete measured in cum
2. High tensile steel shall be measured as actually
incorporated and calculated in MT
3. Anchorage devices, additional length for attaching
jacks, ducts, sheathing, grout, non pre-stressed steel
fixed to the anchorages, samples for testing not
measured separately
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25. Structural steel 1. Net weight based on nominal weight shall be computed
in MT. Weight shall be calculated based on actual cut
sizes of members
2. Weight of castings shall be computed from dimensions
with addition of 5% for fillets and over-runs
3. Weight of weld fillets and protective coating shall not
be measured
4. The weight of rivets shall be computed by taking weight
of 100 snap heads or taken as 3%
26. Bearings 1. Bearings shall be measured in numbers, according to
their capacities
2. Quantity of elastomeric bearings shall be measured in
cubic centimetres of finished dimensions
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27. Surface and sub-surface 1. In case of bridge and road structures, the work of
geotechnical boring and trial pits shall be considered as incidental to
explorations the foundation works and nothing extra payable unless
specified. Boring where specified, shall be measured in
Rm, for trial pits in cum, disturbed and undisturbed
samples by number of tests.
28. Expansion joints 1. Measured in Rm and includes sealant for the depth
specified
29. Wearing coat & 1. Cement concrete wearing coat shall be measured in
appurtenances cum, asphaltic wearing coat shall be measured in sqm
2. Approach slab and its base shall be measured in cum
3. Drainage spouts/weep holes shall be measured in
numbers. In stone masonry weep holes shall not be
measured separately
30. Reinforced earth 1. Measured in Rm for anchor strips sqm for geo-
grids/geo-textiles. Facia panels shall be measured in
sqm. Foundation for facia panels and capping beam
shall be in Rm
ELECTRICAL WORKS
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2. Electrical Works - Estimation of load of

fitments:
Element Rating (In W)
Incandescent lamps 60
Ceiling fans, Table fans 100
Ordinary socket outlet points 100
Fluorescent tubes:
Length: 600mm 25
1200mm 50
1500mm 90

Power socket outlet 1000

Air conditioner 2500
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2. Electrical Works: Circuit breakers

a) Miniature circuit breakers (MCB) Ranges: 6,
8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100
and 125 A.
b) Moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB)
Ranges: 100 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 630,
800, 1000, 1250, and 1600 A.
c) Current rating of Air circuit breakers (ACB):
630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200,
and 4000 A.
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2. Electrical Works: Installation circuits

Type of circuit Wire size Number of circuits
(MM2)
Lighting 1.00 2 or more
Socket outlet 10 A 2.50 Any number, areas such as kitchens,
laundries 3xdouble socket outlets per
circuit. Other areas up to 12 double
socket outlets
Socket outlets 15 – 20 A 2.50 1
Water heater 3 KW 1.50 1
Water heater 3 – 6 KW 2.50 1
Free standing electric 4.00 1
range
Separate oven/cook top 4.00 1
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2. Electrical Works: Installation circuits

Type of circuit Wire size Number of circuits
(MM2)
Permanently connected 2.50 1 above 10 A. Up to 10 A can be wired as
appliances including dish part of a circuit out lets
washers, heaters etc.
Sub mains to garage or 2.50 1 for each
out building
Main cable 16.00 1

The current rating of switches for domestic and similar purposes are
6A, and 16A.
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2. Electrical Works: Installation Circuits

Type of circuit Wire size Wire colour
(MM2)
Lighting 1--way 2+E, 1.50 Red-black-green or yellow
Lighting 2-way 3 wire Red - white--blue
cable 1.50
Socket outlet 10 A 2+E, 2.50 Red-black-green / yellow
Socket outlets 15 – 20 A 2+E, 2.50 Red-black-green / yellow
Water heater 3 KW 2+E, 1.50 Red-black-green / yellow
Water heater 3 – 6 KW 2+E , 2.50 Red-black-green / yellow
Electric range 2+E, 6.00 -do-
Separate oven/cook top 2+E, 4.00 -do-
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2. Electrical Works: Installation circuits

Type of circuit Wire size Wire colour
(MM2)
Permanently connected 2+E, 2.50 Red-black-green/yellow
appliances including dish
washers, heaters etc.
Sub mains to garage or 2+E,2.50 -do-
out building
Main cable 2 wire Red-black
cable,
16.00
Main earth wire Conduit Green/yellow
wire 6.00

2+E is also known as twin and earth

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2. Permissible number of single core cable up to

1100V that can be drawn in conduits:
Area No./dia. Size of conduit
mm2
16 20 25 32 40 50 60
1.00 1/1.12 5/4 7/5 13/10 20/14
1.50 1/1.40 4/3 7/5 12/10 20/14
2.50 1/1.80 3/2 0/5 10/8 18/12
3/1.06
4.00 1/2.24 3/2 4/3 7/8 12/10
7/0.85
6.00 1/2.80 2/0 3/2 6/5 10/8
7/1.06
10.00 7/1.40 - 2/- 4/3 6/5 8/6
16.00 7/1.70 - - 2/- 4/3 7/6 - - -

Straight/bend > 150

3 Phase power
STAR, DELTA CONNECTIONS
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Method of measurement of electrical works:

Main circuits:
1. For the purpose of measurement, main is
defined as the incoming supply to the main
distribution board within a building or
complex.
2. Cable shall be measured by length
3. Conduit shall be measured by length
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Method of measurement of electrical works:

Sub-main circuits:
1. For the purpose of measurement, sub main is
defined as the supply from the main
distribution board to a sub main distribution
board
2. Cable and conduit to individual sub main
circuits shall be enumerated, alternately, it
may be measured by length
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Method of measurement of electrical works:

Final Sub circuits and auxiliary installations:
Cable and conduit to termination points shall
be enumerated, classified as follows:
1. Lighting points
2. Lighting switch points, stating whether one
way, two way or intermediate
3. General purpose socket outlets, multi-gang
socket outlets shall count as one point
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4. Equipment points, stating type of equipment

or the electrical rating, contactors, starters or
the like shall be measured separately as
equipment points
5. Auxiliary installation points (bell push,
telephone outlet)
6. Accessories: Ceiling roses and pendants,
lighting switches socket outlets, bell pushes
or the like shall be enumerated.
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7. Control gear: Switch gear, distribution gear,

contactors, starters, or the like shall be
enumerated
8. Equipment: Transformers, generators,
luminaries, external lighting columns, clocks,
loud speakers, bells or like shall be
enumerated
SYMBOLS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING
AND FITTINGS AS PER IS
CPWD SPECIFICATIONS
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As per Indian Electricity Act:

Low voltage < 250 V
Medium voltage < 650 V
High Voltage < 33000 V
Extra high voltage > 33000 V
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Conversion Factors:
1. KW = KVA x PF (PF 0.8 – 0.85)
Watt (Load including inductive load)
E.g. 100 KVA x 0.8 = 80KW
2. VA = Amp x Volts/PF
3. 1 HP = 0.7457 KW
4. Diversity factor = Diversified load
Max. System load
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1. Lighting circuit Up to 10 points or 800W which ever is less
2. Power circuit Residential < 2 Nos. 5A/15A
Non residential 1 No. 5A/15 A
3. Plug socket In residential plug socket shall be of copper cable
4. Minimum size of Lighting 1.5 sq.mm. / Power circuit 4 sq.mm.
wire
5. Ht. of plug socket 5A/15A, 23 cm. from floor, kitchen 23cm. Above
platform, bath 2.1m (MCB)
6. Switch box 1.20m.
7. Steel conduit 20mm. minimum (1.6mm th.) up to 32mm.dia. (2mm
th.)
8. Mild steel box 1.20mm th. (20x30 cm.), 1.60mm. th. for larger size
9. Depth of junction 65mm.
box
10. Fish wire 16 g.
WATER SUPPLY PLUMBING
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Laying of Water & Sewer Lines Including appurtenances (IS

1200 Parts 16&19)
Water supply Lines:
 Pipes shall be classified according to diameter, length of
each pipe, kind & quality of material, method of jointing in
RM along centre line of pipes and fittings
 All fittings or specials shall be enumerated separately as
extra over pipes. Cutting & jointing the pipes to such
specials shall be deemed to be included with the item of
fittings
 Alternatively, - do- as above and all fittings or specials shall
be fully described and enumerated separately
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Laying of Water & Sewer Lines Including appurtenances (IS

1200 Parts 16&19)
Water supply Lines:
 Measurement of testing of pipe line shall be in RM
 Supports like hangers, pillars, crossing of railway line and
culverts, reconditioning of pavements shall be measured
separately
Sewer Lines:
 Shall be classified according to the diameter, length of each pipe,
kind and quality material, method of fixing.
 Measurement shall be along centre line. All fittings and specials
shall be enumerated separately as extra over the sewer. The pipe
length shall be measured between internal faces of manholes.
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Laying of Water & Sewer lines including

appurtenances (IS 1200 Parts 16&19)
Water supply Lines:
 Alternatively, -do- all joints, fittings or specials shall
be fully described and enumerated.
 Manholes: The manholes and inspection chambers
shall be measured in detail/enumerated ,say, up to ½
m, ½-1m, 1-2m, 2-3m depth and so on. The
manholes shall be measured item wise or
enumerated with specific range of depths.
SEWAGE PIPE LINE WORKS
 GULLEY TRAP
GULLEY TRAP
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR WATER SUPPLY
TYPICAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
LEGEND FOR WATER SUPPLY PIPING
TYPICAL SANITARY DISPOSAL SYSTEM
LEGEND FOR EXTERNAL SEWAGE PIPING
LEGEND FOR INTERNAL SANITARY AND WATER SUPPLY FIXTURES
TYPICAL LAYOUT OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE LAYOUT (INTERNAL)
LEGEND FOR WATER SUPPLY LINES
LAYOUT OF A TIOLET
LEGEND FOR FITTINGS IN A HOUSE
LAYOUT WITH WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE FITTINGS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF WATER SUPPLY IN A DOUBLE STOREY BUILDING
WATER SUPPLY PIPE LINES
AIR CONDITIONIONG WORKS
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Ducting:
1. Rectangular duct work shall be measured by weight,
based upon the area calculated as the length, taken
along the centre line over all fittings.
2. Blank ends shall be added to the area but no
deductions shall be made for intersections and
openings. Extra weight of seams, stiffeners,
supports, fixings or the like shall be understood to
be included.
3. Circular, oval and flexible duct work shall be
measured by length taken along centre line over all
fittings.
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Ducting:
4. Fittings to rectangular duct work shall be understood
to be included. Fittings to circular and oval duct
work shall be enumerated.
5. Dampers, grilles, flexible connectors or the like shall
be enumerated.
6. Accessories or activating devices (thermostats,
humidistats, motorised valves), control panels, air
compressors shall be enumerated. Wiring,
pneumatic tubing, isolators, starters, relays or like
associated with automatic controls shall be
understood to be included.