Rules and Criteria for measurement of Plastering

Rules for Deduction : No deduction shall be made for openings less than 0.5 sq m in area, and no addition shall be made reveals, jambs, soffits, sills, etc. of these openings. No deduction shall be made for ends of joists, steps, etc. not exceeding 0.5 sq m in area. For openings exceeding 0.5 sq m but not exceeding 3 sq m and when both faces are plastered with same type of plaster each deduction shall be made for one face only, and the other face shall be allowed for…

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Estimation of Residential building by “Long wall Short wall” method

Download PDF file of this Estimation. Learn complete estimation process for a residential building with each and every detail in this PDF file. If you want videos of explanation for this estimation, you can easily watch it from our dedicated YouTube channel “Technical civil”. 

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Contingencies & Work charged Establishment

Contingencies The term “contingencies” indicates the incidental expenses of miscellaneous character which cannot be classified under any distinct item sub-head, yet pertain to the work as a whole. To meet such unforeseen expenses an additional amount of 3% to 5% of the estimated cost of the works is provided in the total estimate. Miscellaneous incidental expenses which cannot be classified under any sub-head or item, are met from the amount provided under contingencies. For example, suppose there is an item in estimate for cement plastering 1:4 with neat cement finish,…

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Long wall-Short wall method: Estimation up-to Plinth level

Learn how to estimate and calculate various quantities of sub-structure or structure up-to plinth level which includes; Excavation for foundation P.C.C in foundation Brick work in foundation. Its very simple to calculate theses all the quantities using long wall-short wall method. You will easily understand this method after studying this PDF file given below. For better explanation, you can also watch videos on our YouTube channel “Technical CiViL”.

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Modified Moment

What is Modified Moment ? Modified moment is generally considered or calculated where there is more than one moment acting at a point or on a span. Let suppose there are two moments acting on a span having opposite nature. It means that we are supposing that if the moment is in clockwise direction, it will be +ve and anticlockwise will be -ve. Now since these two moments are having opposite nature, they will cancel out each other up-to some extent. Now point to be noted here that, always bigger…

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