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

Questions

1. Q1

   1. a)

      Fig. 1.a shows plan and section of residential building. Determine the quantities of following item By PWD Method or Center line Method (Assume any suitable data) i) Excavation in foundation ii) PCC in Foundation iii) UCR Masonry in CM (1:6) in foundation iv) CR Masonry in CM (1:6) in foundation v) Damp proof Course

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   2. b)

      Explain Different methods of taking out quantities. & Which factors to be considered during preparation of Detailed Estimate.

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2. Q2

   1. a)

      AR.C.C. Simply supported beam of 300 mm X 650mm is reinforced with 4 number of 20 mm diameter bars. The main bars are placed in one row and two bar bent up out of 4. Two top anchor bar of 12 mm diameter are provided and stirrups of 6 mm diameter are provided at 140 mm c/c span over beam of length 5.6m. End beraing is 30 cm. Calculate Quantity of Straight bar, Bent up bar Bar, Anchor Bar, & Stirrups Ref. Fig 2-a

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   2. b)

      Explain the terms i) Bar Bending Schedule ii) Types of Steel reinforcement iii) Weight of Steel Bar iv) Number of Bars or Stirrups 2

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3. Q3

   1. a)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

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   2. b)

      List out different methods to workout Earth work quantity for road work. Explain any one method.

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4. Q4

   1. a)

      Calculate the quantities of Earthwork is cutting and filling for road with followind data i) Formation width of road is 10m ii) Formation level of starting chainage is 50.40 m iii) Side slope is 1:2 for filling and 1:1.5 in cutting iv) The road surface shall be given falling gradient of 1:100 Chainage 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 GL 50.70 50.60 60.60 51.10 51.20 51.00 50.00

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   2. b)

      Differentiate between following methods i) Mid sectional area method & Mean Sectional area method. ii) Trapezoidal formula method & Prismoidal formula method.

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5. Q5

   1. a)

      What is the necessity of drafting specification for Civil engineering work? Explain briefly i) General specification ii) Detailed specification

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   2. b)

      Prepare a rate analysis of 12mm thick cement plaster (1:4) 3

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6. Q6

   1. a)

      Prepare a detailed Specification for plain cement concrete & Brick Masonry in Superstructure.

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   2. b)

      What are the factors affecting rate analysis. Explain in details the procedure for rate analysis.

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7. Q7

   1. a)

      What are the different types of value? Explain market value and any 5 factor affecting market value of property.

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   2. b)

      Explain with example five purpose of valuation.

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   3. c)

      Determine the present value of a building including land using following data: i) Income available from property: 9600 Rs/ per annum. ii) Life of property: 80 years iii) The rate for redemption is 6% and rate of interest on government securities is 5%. iv) All outgoing: 35% of gross income. v) Present cost of land: Rs. 30 lakhs.

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8. Q8

   1. a)

      Explain i) Salvage value ii) Book value iii) Fair market value

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   2. b)

      State four methods of depreciation Explain any one detail.

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   3. c)

      The depreciated replacement value of building has to be found out with the following data i) Total builtup area = 500m 2 ii) Age of building = 25 years iii) Life of building = 90 years iv) Scrap value after useful life = 10% v) Percentage for sinking fund = 5% Assume rate of construction as Rs. 2000/sq-m 4 Fig. No. 2.a 5 

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