Quantity Survey & Estimation
Credit Hours = 2
Lecture # 4
Course Instructor
Engr. Shad Muhammad
Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering
Qurtuba University of Science & IT, D. I. Khan.
Review of Lecture # 3
Introduction to Center Line Method
General Consideration in Center Line Method
Example # 1 & 2 on “Center Line Method”
Discussion of Assignment #2
Taking Quiz#1
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Content of Lecture # 4
Arch Masonry
Estimate of 4 types of Arches Masonry
Masonry Steps
Calculation of Simple Masonry Steps
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Arch Masonry Calculations
The quantities of masonry work in arch is calculated by multiplying
the mean length of arch by breadth of wall and by the thickness of
arch.
In the case of culvert, the quantity of arch masonry work is equal to
the length of arch face to face * mean length of arch * thickness of
arch.
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Arch Masonry Calculations
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1. Segmental Arch with Span & Angle Given
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Length and Special Considerations
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2. Segmental Arch of 60o
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Length and Special Considerations
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3. Semi-Circular Arches
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Length and Special Considerations
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4. Flat Arches
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Length and Special Considerations
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Estimating of Steps
Steps are usually constructed when the construction of the building
has progressed sufficiently & the earthwork in foundation for step
needs excavation afresh.
The earthwork in excavation for steps is usually neglected.
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Traditional Steps
Estimating of Steps
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Amazing Steps
Estimating of Steps
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Modern Steps
Estimating of Steps
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Problem: Estimating the quantities of Earthwork, Concrete, Brickwork, and Finishing
work of different types of steps from the drawings.
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Please refer to “Estimating and Costing in Civil
Engineering” by B.N DUTTA
Refer Page 53 to 63 of the book.
If you want to be great, DO SMALL TASKS GREATLY!
Boys, see you next week!!!
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