JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech IV Year ESTIMATING AND COSTING Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R15)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART A
What is plinth area estimate.
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A plinth area estimate is an approximate estimate prepared by multiplying the plinth area of a building by the plinth area rate of a similar building in the same locality. The plinth area is measured at the floor level of the building, excluding the plinth offsets.
List the various purpose of estimating.
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- To determine the probable cost of a project before its execution.
- To assess the financial feasibility and budget requirements.
- To invite tenders and compare bids from contractors.
- To facilitate the procurement of materials and planning of labor.
What is lift in earth work calculations?
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What is the volume of fully excavated trapezoidal cross section canal?
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What do you mean by schedule of rates?
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What are the factors on which the rate of particular item of work depends?
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What is the unit weight of 32mm diameter steel bar?
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Explain unit price contract.
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What do you mean by Depreciation?
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Describe capitalized value.
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PART B
Mention the different types of estimate and explain them in detail.
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Discuss in detail, the approximate methods of estimation of buildings.
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Explain in detail about the three cases of canal sections with neat sketches.
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Estimate the quantity of earthwork for an embankment 120 m long, 8m wide at crest, side slope is 2:1, the central height from 0 to 120 m at every 30 m interval are 0.8, 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 1.3.
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Prepare analysis of rates for the following item of work. 1st class brick work in foundation of 1:3 cement mortars – unit 1 cu.m.
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What are the requirements of rate analysis? Discuss the factors affecting the rate analysis?
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Estimate the quantity of steel for any type of RCC beam with an illustrative example and explain the importance of bar bending schedule.
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Explain types of engineering contracts with advantages and disadvantages.
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Explain in detail about the four methods of calculating depreciation.
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Explain in detail specifications of earthwork in excavation.
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