Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture Specification & Estimation - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: Specification & Estimation
Semester: VIII/VI Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 21502(2004/2005) Time: three Hours
Date: 07-05-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. What is the purpose of specification?

2. What are the different kinds of Specification?

3. What is a Revised Estimate? When is it prepared?

4. Explain the different factor to be considered during preparation of a detailed estimate.

5. Write a short note on "Analysis of rates"

6. What is meant by schedule of rate and data? How they have been prepared and how they are useful.

7. Explain 'scrape value' and 'salvage value'

8. Differentiate ranging from cost depreciation and value depreciation.

PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

9. Write the detailed specification for
(a) Earthwork evocations for foundation of a wall.
(b) Manufacturing and fixing of glazed wooden windows.
(or)
10. discuss in detail the brief specification for I class building.

11. Prepare a cost estimate for providing spartex tiles flooring by removing the existing granolith flooring in a room of inside dimension of 6x4m by listing out the different items of work involved. presume you own rates.
(or)
12. Write short notes on
(i) Overhead
(ii) Running bill
(iii) Contingencies
(iv) Standard data

13. Work out the unit rate for the subsequent items. presume your own rates for material & labor
(i) R.C.C 1: 2: four for floor slab including centering and shuttering but excluding steel reinforcement.
(ii) Bending, laying and tying of steel reinforcement for R.C.C slab including cost of all materials.
(or)
14. What is valuation? What is the purpose of valuation? elaborate the methods of evaluation of land?

Earning:   Approval pending.