Sathyabama University Specification and Estimation May2014

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SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY

(Established under section 3 of UGC Act,1956)

Course & Branch :B.Arch - ARCH

Title of the Paper :Specification and Estimation   Max. Marks:80

Sub. Code :SARX1008(2010/2011/2012)              Time : 3 Hours

Date :03/05/2014                                                    Session :FN

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PART – A                       (8 x 4 = 32)

Answer All the Questions

1.     What is meant by Tender documents?

2.     What are the types/methods of calling for tender?

3.     Discuss the format of a Detail estimate.

4.     Mention the general rules for measuring any interior work.

5.     Explain the procedure adopted for rate analysis.

6.     What is depreciation?  Explain various methods of evaluating depreciation.

7.     What do you mean by

        (a) Obsolescence            (b) Annuity

8.     What is a specification of work?

PART – B                       (4 x 12 = 48)

Answer All the Questions

9.     Explain Plinth area estimate and cube rate estimate in detail.

(or)

10.   What are the duties and responsibilities of a client and a contractor in the execution of a project? Discuss in detail.

11.   A Shed has been constructed for Rs. 15,000 assuming salvage value at the end of 6 years as Rs. 3,000.  Determine the amount of depreciation and book value for each year by sinking fund method.

(or)

12.   Discuss the role of various financial agencies for building and land development. 

13.   Estimate the quantity of materials required for the following items of work for a building shown in figure 1.

        (a) R.C.C. in beams, slabs and column (from G.L. onwards) assume beam thickness 30cms.

        (b) Painting.

(or)

14.   Estimate the quantity of materials required for the following items of work for a building shown in figure 1.

        (a) Brick work in super structure (G.L. onwards)

        (b) Plastering (internal)

15.   Give short notes on

        (a) Methods determining depreciation

        (b) Valuation of building       

(or)

16.   Describe the following terms in valuation    

        (a) Gross income                    (b) Net income

        (c) Scrap value                        (d) Salvage value

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