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EndsemMay 20232019 patternBE Civil

Quantity Surveying Contracts & Tenders (QSCT) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

Subject code
401012
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6004]-467

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Fig 1 (a) and (b) shows plan and section of residential building, Determine the quantities of following item. i) Excavation in foundation ii) UCR masonry in CM (1 :6) in foundation iii) Damp proof course 2

      [8]
    2. b)

      Determine quantity to steel reinforcement in slab for both room from fig no 2 in 8 mm ó bar provided @ 120mm c/c along short and long span with alternate bar bent up at support. Determine the quantity of reinforcement.

      [9]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain in detail concept of long wall short wall and Centre line method with the help of example.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [8]
    2. b)

      The plan and elevation for the column footing for an R.C.C. framed structure is shown in Fig.3 (a) and (b). work out the quantities for the following item of works. i) Earth 1 work excavation for foundation ii) C.C.(1:2:4) for column footing. 3

      [9]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Calculate for an embankment by mean area method, workout the quantities of earthwork for an embankment 100 m long and l0 m wide at a top. Side slope is 2:1 and depth of each 20 m and are 0.6, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.5m.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [8]
    2. b)

      Prepare an estimate of a pipe culvert for following item as shown in Fig. 4 (a) and Fig. 4(b) i) Excavation ii) Earth filling iii) Rubble soling iv) P.CC. (1:4:8) for foundation and below pipes

      [9]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Calculate the quantities of earthwork for 200 m length for a portion of road in an uniform ground, the height of banks at two ends being 1.0m and 1.60m. The formation width is 10 m and side slope 2:1 (H:V). Assume that there is no transverse slope.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain different methods to workout quantity of earthwork for Road,canal, Railway embankment, dam. 4

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [8]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Briefly explain i) General or brief specification ii) Detailed specification

      [9]
    2. b)

      Using the standard format, conduct the rate analysis for the following item of work. Brickwork in a cement mortar 1:6. (take brick size as 19cm×9cm×9cm)

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024

      [9]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Conduct the rate analysis for the following item of work. Cement concrete 1:2:4 for RCC Roof slab

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [9]
    2. b)

      Write a detailed specification for BBM in CM 1:6 for superstructure.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [9]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Define valuation. Explain any one method of depreciation.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      A building is constructed at a cost of 5 lakhs. The life of building may be assumed to be 80 years and the scrap value of building to be 10% of building cost. Determine the depreciation in 40 th year. Use straight line method, constant percentage method and sinking fund method assuming 8% compound interest.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Differentiate between price, cost and value.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [6]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain the concept of free hold and lease hold property. What are the reasons under which the property is leased and what are the liabilities of leaser and lease?

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain with example: i) Obsolesce ii) Years Purchase iii) Earned Value

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is Depreciation? List different methods of calculating depreciation explain anyone. 

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]