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Estimating and Costing problems


  • 1. The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per manson per day

  • Options
  • A. 2.5 sqm
  • B. 5.0 sqm
  • C. 7.5 sqm
  • D. 10 sqm
  • Discuss
  • 2. The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

  • Options
  • A. 20 minutes
  • B. 25 minutes
  • C. 30 minutes
  • D. 40 minutes
  • Discuss
  • 3. Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

  • Options
  • A. Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
  • B. Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
  • C. Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
  • D. In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified
  • E. All the above.
  • Discuss
  • 4. The volume is measured correct to the nearest

  • Options
  • A. 0.01 cum
  • B. 0.02 cum
  • C. 0.03 cum
  • D. 0.04 cum
  • E. 0.05 sum
  • Discuss
  • 5. While preparing a detailed estimate

  • Options
  • A. Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m
  • B. Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm
  • C. Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum
  • D. All the above.
  • Discuss
  • 6. The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

  • Options
  • A. 70 cm
  • B. 75 cm
  • C. 80 cm
  • D. 90 cm
  • Discuss
  • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  • Options
  • A. The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contigencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
  • B. The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost
  • C. The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
  • D. The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction
  • E. All the above.
  • Discuss
  • 8. While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

  • Options
  • A. at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar
  • B. in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more
  • C. for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more
  • D. All the above.
  • Discuss
  • 9. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

  • Options
  • A. Cub.m
  • B. Sq m
  • C. Metres
  • D. None of these
  • Discuss
  • 10. The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is :
    Civil Engineering Estimating and Costing: The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is :

  • Options
  • A. 400 mm
  • B. 450 mm
  • C. 500 mm
  • D. 550 mm
  • Discuss

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