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B.E. (Civil)
QUANTITY SURVEYING CONTRACTS & TENDERS
(2003 Course) (Sem. - I) (401003)

Time : 4 Hours]
[Max. Marks:100
Instructions to the candidates:
1)
Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3, or Q4, Q5 or Q6 from Setion - I and Q7 or Q8, Q9, or Q10,
Q11 or Q12 from Section II.
2)
Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books.
3)
Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
4)
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5)
Use of logarithmic tables slide rule, Mollier charts, electronic pocket calculator
and steam tables is allowed.
6)
Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I
Q1)

a)

Explain the uses of Block estimate and detailed estimate with examples.[4]

b)

State the various units in which items are measured with an example for
each.
[4]

c)

Explain the different data and information necessary to prepare a detailed

estimate.
[4]

d)

Explain the plinth area method and volumetric content method for
preparing a block estimate
[6]
OR

Q2)

a)

Differentiate between an estimate and estimation with an example.

Explain the terms; revised estimate and supplementary estimate. [4]

b)

With an example, explain the statement without proper knowledge of

quantity surveying, a contractor cannot submit his tender, in a
competitive manner.
[4]

c)

With examples, explain the basic principles deciding the units.

d)

Explain service unit method and building cost index method of preparing
block estimates.
[6]

[4]

P.T.O.

Q3)

a)
b)

Q4)

Q5)

With an example, explain how T and L junctions are accounted for in

the centre - line method.
[4]
With an example, explain the application of the rules for deduction in
plaster when the opening area is
[6]
i)
less than 0.5 sq.m
ii) between 0.5 sq.m to 3sq.m
iii) greater than 3 sq.m

c)

Explain the importance of drafting brief specifications in a BOQ. Draff

a brief specification for enecuting the item of internal plaster to a brick
masonary.
[6]
OR

a)

Explain the importance of the Bill of materials in quantity surveying.

Work out the materials required to provide and lay plain cement concrete
equivalent to M 20 mix. Include necessary, reasonable allowances. [7]

b)

A square wall of 3.0 m length, has a thickness of 30 cms. Determine,

i)
Brickwork quantity in C.M (1 : 6) using longwall - short wall
method.
[3]
ii) RCC slab, M (1 : 1 : 2), item quantity, including a projection of
30 cms width from all sides. In this item, determine
1) Concrete item quantity for 15 cm thick slab
2) Formwork quantity
3) Steel reinforcement quantity considering 0.8% steel.
The wall has an opening of 1m1m. Assume suitable linter size and
bearing on wall. Height of wall is 3.5 metre.
[6]

a)

Draft a detailed specification for providing and laying R.C.C 1 : 1 1 2 : 3 ,

with formwork and withoutsteel reinforcement for the construction of

a column footing.
[8]

b)

Determine the item rate /m3 for executing the above item inclusive of
formwork and exclusive of steel reinforcement.
[8]
OR

Q6)

a)

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Draft a detailed specification for providing and constructing U.C.R

masonary in C.M (1 : 8), with pointing in cement to the joints, for a wall
300 mm thick.
[8]

b)

Prepare the item rate /m3 for providing and constructing brick masonary
using standard I.S bricks for a wall 300 mm thick, in C.M (1 : 4), with
cement pointing to the joints.
[8]
SECTION - II

Q7)

a)

Discuss, with examples, the various factors affecting value of a property

consisting of land and building.
[6]

b)

Explain any 2 methods of working out the depriciation in brief.

[6]

c)

Explain in detail the rental method of valuation.

[6]

OR
Q8)

a)
b)

c)

Q9)

Explain any 3types of value with proper examples.

[6]
Explain with examples, following terms
i)
deferred value of land
ii) dual rate years purchase
iii) Reproduction cost of building
[6]
Explain the various outgoings that are considered in the rental method
of valuation.
[6]

a)

Explain administrative approval and technical sanction processess with

examples.
[6]

b)

List out any 6 important instructions given to a tenderer.

[6]

c)

Explain tender validity period and its importance.

[4]

OR
Q10) a)

Differentiate between piece-work agreement and Rate list with an

example.
[4]

b)

Explain the basic points with respect to which any tender is scrutinized
by the client.
[6]

c)

Draft a brief tender notice to execute the construction work of a concrete

road of estimated cost of 30 lakhs to be completed in one year under
JNNURM Scheme.
[6]

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Q11) a)
b)
c)

Explain in brief, the nature of any 4 types of contracts.

[8]
Explain the importance of contract conditions and differentiate between
general conditions and particular conditions.
[4]
Explain
i)
Mobilization Advance
ii) Secured Advance
[4]
OR

Q12) a)

Discuss advantages and limitations of BOT types of contracts.

[6]

b)

Explain in brief the FIDIC document.

[4]

c)

Explain in brief,
i)

Ring contract

ii)

Voidable contract

iii)

Termination by breach

[6]

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