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EndsemNov 20242019 patternBE Civil

Quantity Surveying Contracts & Tenders (QSCT) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2024

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
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
3 Hours
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6354]-472

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Attempt Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
  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)

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

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Workout the quantity for the following items of work- i) PCC (1:4:8) for foundation ii) Footing in stone masonry for substructure.

      [9]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Prepare bar bending schedule fig show the L s/c and c/s of RCC beam. Also determine the % of steel in the beam ( assume density of steel is 7860 kg/m 3 )

      [8]
    2. b)

      Explain in details about factors to be considered during preparation of detailed estimate.

      [9]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

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

      [8]
    2. b)

      Calculate for an embankment by mean area method, workout the quantities of earthwork for an embankment 100m long and 10m 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:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [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. Use 3 different methods

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain different methods to workout quantity of earthwork for Road and canal.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

      [8]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Define specification & explain its necessity and enlist types of specification.

      [9]
    2. b)

      Carryout rate analysis for 2.5 cm thick Cement concrete 1:3:6 flooring The following rates for material and labor may be consider for rate analysis Cement = Rs. 300 per bag Sand = Rs. 1400 Per Cum. Aggregate = Rs. 1400 Per Cum. Bricks = 4500 per 1000 Nos. Steel = Rs. 38500 per M.T. Labour rate Per day Head mason = Rs. 600 Mason = Rs. 450 Mazdoor = Rs.350 Bhishti = Rs. 300

      [9]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Using the standard format, conduct the rate analysis for the following item of work Cement concrete 1:2:4 for RCC Roof slab with 1.5% steel

      Also asked:May 2023

      [9]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023

      [9]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Define valuation. Explain various factors affecting value of property.

      [6]
    2. b)

      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 lessor and lease?

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define : i) Scrap value ii) Salvage value iii) Sentimental value iv) Distressed value

      [6]
  8. Q8

    1. a)

      A building is constructed at a cost of 5lakhs. 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 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain with example : i) Obsolesce ii) Duel rate Y. P. iii) Earned Value

      [6]
    3. c)

      A plot of land is situated along a highway. The plot has an area of 20,000 sqm with a single frontage of width 40m along highway. The front 30m along the plot from the edge of highway is kept reserved for providing gardening and other green purpose, also the remaining 3 sides of the plot is prohibited from any sort of construction under law. Assuming that the prevailing rate of land varies between Rs. 20/- sqm to Rs.25 sqm. Find the value of the property. 

      [6]