Program : Diploma in Architecture
Course Code : 6189 Course Title: Estimating and Costing Lab
Semester : 6 Credits: 1.5
Course Category: Program Elective
Periods per week: 3(L:0, T:0, P:3) Periods per semester: 45
Course Objectives:
To learn the procedure for estimating and costing of Civil Engineering works.
To perform rate analysis for different items associated with construction projects.
To use software for detailed estimate related to civil infrastructural projects
Course Prerequisites:
Course
Topic Course name Semester
code
Knowledge of basic Mathematics Engineering Mathematics 1
Basic knowledge about building Construction materials and
3
materials and construction methods engineering
Basic knowledge about building
Architectural drawing, I 3
Drawing
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Duration
COn Description Cognitive Level
(Hours)
Understand Basic concepts, techniques and
CO1 12 Applying
application of estimation and costing
CO2 Prepare detailed estimate from given drawing 12 Applying
CO3 Analyse quantities in finishing work 10 Applying
CO4 Analyse rates and abstract of estimate 9 Applying
Series Test 2
CO-PO Mapping:
Course
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
Outcomes
CO1 2 3
CO2 2 3
CO3 2 3
CO4 2 3
3-Strongly mapped, 2-Moderately mapped, 1-Weakly mapped
Course Outline:
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Module Duration
Description Cognitive Level
Outcomes (Hours)
Understand Basic concepts, techniques and application of estimation and
CO1
costing
Define the terms quantity surveyor, quantity
M1.01 surveying,and understand elements of 1 Understanding
estimate, different types of estimate
M1.02 List out duties of quantity surveyor, 1 Understanding
Find approximate cost of the building using
M1.03 plinth area method, cubic content method and 3 Applying
service unit method
Identify different units of measurements and
M1.04 1 Understanding
accuracy of measurements.
Define the terms sundries, Lump sum, Lead
M1.05 and lift, contingencies, unforeseen items, 1 Understanding
work charged establishment. Estimate PAC
Identify the different methods of earth work
volume computation - Trapezoidal –
M1.06 2 Understanding
midsection, mean section (trapezoidal and
Prismoidal formula)
Compute the quantities of earth work from
M1.07 Longitudinal section and Cross section 2 Applying
incutting and filling (no transverse slope)
Compute Capacity of reservoir from contour
M1.08 1 Applying
map using trapezoidal rule and prismoidal
CO2 Prepare detailed estimate from given drawing
Describe different methods of taking
M2.01
quantities by centre line method, long and 1 Understanding
short wall method
Compute the estimate of,doors, windows and
M2.02 3 Applying
ventilators, office building with RCC roof
Compute the quantities for One roomed
building (RCC roof- Flat & Sloped), Two
M2.03 3 Applying
roomed building (RCC roof-Flat & Sloped)
except finishing work
Compute the quantities for residential
building with RCC roof-(Flat & Sloped)
M2.04 ,office building with RCC roof Flat & 5 Applying
Sloped), Two roomed building (RCC roof-
Flat & Sloped) except finishing work
Series Test I 1
CO3 Analyse quantities in finishing work
Compute quantities of all finishing
work,water supply and sanitary items for One
M3.01
roomed building (RCC roof-Flat & Sloped), 4 Applying
Two roomed building (RCC roof-Flat
&Sloped)
Compute quantities of all finishing work,
water supply and sanitary items for
M3.02 3 Applying
residential building with RCC roof-Flat &
Sloped, office building with RCC roof.
Compute the quantities of masonry well,
M3.03 3 Applying
RCC water tank and WBM road
CO4 Analyse rates and abstract of estimate
Define cost of materials at source and at site –
M4.01 conveyance charges – Lump sum items -extra 3 Understanding
labour – contractor’s profit
Identify standard data book -schedule of rates
M4.02 3 Understanding
Prepare conveyance statement
Prepare rate analysis using standard data
M4.03 book, conveyance statement and schedule of 3 Applying
rate
Series Test II 1
Text /Reference:
T/R Book Title/Author
Datta, B.N., Estimating and Costing in Civil engineering, UBS Publishers
T1
Distributors
Peurifoy, Robert L. Oberlender,Garold, Estimating construction cost (fifth
R2 edition), McGraw
Hill Education, ,New Delhi.
R3 Rangwala,S.C., Estimating and Costing, Charotar Publishing House, Anand.
Birdie,G.S., Estimating and Costing, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company(P)
R4
Ltd. Delhi
Patil,B.S., Civil Engineering Contracts and Estimates, Orient Longman,
R5
Mumbai
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