THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - B- Arch - Semester 6- ARA 64 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION

ARA 64 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION
Objective : To introduce the various items of work in a building and specification writing for the same.
To introduce the different types of Estimates and to prepare detailed estimate for simple buildings.
To expose the method of analyzing rates for different items of work and budgeting of buildings.
UNIT- I
Introduction to estimation:
Types and purpose –Approximate estimate-Detailed estimate of building – Measurement of basic materials like brick,
wood , concrete, etc. according to IS.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
Specifications and specification writing for various items of work.:
Various items of works for different types of buildings –types of specification- writing specifications for the purpose of
calling tenders –specification for foundation earth work Brick work- concrete work-RCC work-plastering –flooring –wood
work – painting –colour washing.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Rate analysis:
Schedule of rates of Tamil Nadu for various items of materials and labour – Data for different items of works- Rate analysis
for earth work – P.C.C – Brick Work – R.C.C – Plastering – Flooring – Wood Work
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
66
Detailed estimate:
Preparation of detailed estimate for all items of work involved in simple buildings. Exercise in preparing detailed estimate in
EXCEL for above.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Budgeting:
Financing of projects-economic feasibility report –valuation –depreciation and its implication-Information on taxationassessment
of completed project.
(9 Periods)
Text Books
1. Dutta, Estimating and Costing, S.Dutta and Co., Lucknow
2. S.C.Rangwala, Elements of Estimating and Costing, Charoter Publishing House, India.
Reference Books:
1. W.H.King and D.M.R.Esson, Specification and Quantities for Civil Engineers, The English University Press Ltd.
2. T.N.Building Practice, Vol.1, Civil, Govt. Publication.
4. P.W.D. Standard specifications, Govt. Publication
Specialisation B.Arch. Lecture Tutorial Practice Credit
Subject code ARA 65A 2 0 0 2

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