Engineering Economics, Estimation and Costing — Winter 2023

What are the essential qualities of a good estimator?

Write a note on following. (1) Provisional sum (2) Contingencies

Determine the following quantity of items of works by considering given drawing figure -1 of a residential building. (1) Earthwork in excavation for foundation. (2) B.B.C.Cin foundation (1:3:6). (3) Brick Masonry work up to plinth level in C.M. (1:6)

Explain project cash flow diagram with factors affecting it

Give rules of deductions in plastering and pointing work.

Explain effect of taxation on comparison of alternatives with suitable example.

Discuss evaluation of public projects.

What is the importance of specifications?

Write detail specifications for 1st class brickwork in CM (1:6)

Draft a tender notice for construction of School Building, on behalf of R&B department, Government of Gujarat. The estimated cost of work is Rs. 20, 12, 46, 000/-

Define Specifications and mention their objectives.

What are the essential principles of good specification writing?

Write note on: Liquidated damages and unliquidated damages

What is meant by analysis of rates? How the rate per unit of an item is fixed?

Calculate the material required for 1st class brickwork in superstructure in C.M (1:6) for 10 m3.

What are the types of contracts. Describe them with its advantages and disadvantages.

Write short note on schedule of rates.

Calculate the material required for 20mm thick plaster in wall for 100m2 (C.M. 1:3).

Describe the various reasons for termination of contract.

Discuss the importance and purpose of valuation.

Define the terms: (1) Salvage value, (2) Market value, (3) Monopoly value, (4). Fair value

Explain 1) Obsolescence 2) Sinking fund.1

Give the current market rates of the following: (1) Cement (2) Sand (3) Aggregate (4) Bricks (5) Mild steel bars (6) Marble

Differentiate between Estimating and Valuation.

What is Depreciation? Explain various methods of calculating depreciation. Figure 1