Estimation Lecture4

Example (Hexagonal Hall)

Prepare an estimate of a regular hexagonal hall whose one side is 3.0 m. the hall has two

doors in two sides of Size l.2 m x 2 m. other four sides have four windows of size 1.2 m x

1.5 m each. Wall breadth = 30 cm. Slab roof extension = 50 cm from the outside face.

Excavation breadth= 60 cm and depth = 70 cm.

Draw plan of superstructure showing all required dimensions then estimate:

1. Earthwork in excavation (m3),

2. Lean concrete for foundation 30 cm depth,

3. Brickwork in foundation (0.36 m breadth and 0.60 m depth),

4. R.C.C. of the roof, 18 cm thickness.

Solution
Referring to plan of the hexagonal hall and triangle OAB:

AB side length of the hall= 3.0 m,

CN is the center line of the wall with breath= 0.30 m,

EF outside length of the hall,

GH outside length of the slab roof
Arch Masonry
The quantity (Qty) of arch masonry is calculated by multiplying the mean length (l) by its breadth (b) and thickness
(t). 𝑄𝑡𝑦= 𝑙𝑚×𝑏×𝑡
Let 𝑺 be the span of the arch,

∅ Be the angle subtended at center,

𝑟 Be the radius of the arch (Intrados or inner radius) ,

𝑟𝑚 Be the mean radius of the arch,

𝑙𝑚 Be the mean length of the arch,

𝑡 Be the thickness of the arch,

𝑏 be the breadth or thickness of the arch,

ℎ Be the rise of the arch,

𝑎 Be half of the span (S),

𝑑 Be the diameter and 𝑟 be the radius of intrados of the arch,

Different cases of arches masonry calculation have been illustrated as follows:

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Solution

Center to center length of inclined wall

The center length of front half hexagonal portion can be calculated by trigonometrical method as
follows:

L = 2.25 + 0.12/sin 60 =2.25 + 0.139 =2.389 m

Total center line length of walls = 4.98 + (2 x 4.0) + (3 x 2.389) = 20.147 m

[L & S wall and C.L methods]
Total center line length of walls = 4.74 + (2 x 4.12) + (3 x2.389) = 20.747 m

[C.L method]
As per plan, taking wall breadth = 0.30 m, then

L = 2.25 + (0. 15/sin 60) = 2.423

Total length = 5.1+ (2x4.0)+ (3x2.423)=20.39 m

OR approximately:
L= [(1 .125+0.12)2+ (1.95+0.12)2]0.5 = 2.41

Total center line length of walls = 4.7 4 + (2 x 4.12) + (2 x 2.41) + 2.25 = 20.05 m