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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Arch - Architecture SAR1402 Specification and Estimation Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SAR1402 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION L T P Credits Total Marks
2 0 0 2 100

UNIT1 SPECIFICATION AND SPECIFICATION WRITING 6 Hrs.
Necessity & importance of specification, Types of Specification - Specification writing, Principles of Specification writing -
Important aspects of the design of specification - sources of information - Classification of Specification - Brief
Specification for 1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class building - Detailed specification for earthwork excavation, plain cement
concrete, Reinforced concrete, first class and second class brickwork, Damp proof course, ceramic tiles/marble flooring
and dado, woodwork for doors, windows frames and shutters, cement plastering, painting & weathering course in terrace.

UNIT 2 ESTIMATION 10 Hrs.
Types & purpose of estimation - Approximate estimate of buildings - Bill of quantities - Factors to be considered -
Principles of measurement and billing, contingencies, measurement of basic materials like brick, wood, concrete and unit
of measurement for various items of work - abstract of an estimate - Deriving detailed quantity estimates for various
items of work of a building like earthwork excavation, brick work, plain cement concrete, Reinforced cement concrete
works, wood work, iron works, plastering, painting, flooring, weathering course for a single storied building.

UNIT 3 RATE ANALYSIS 8 Hrs.
Analysis of rates for main items of work using current market rates for materials, labour, plants, tools and
equipment, transportation, handling, storage and contractor’s profit - Preparing rate analysis for P.C.C, R.C.C, brick
work, stone work, plastering and finishes.

UNIT 4 ECONOMICS AND ARCHITECTURE 6 Hrs.
Economics as a determinant to Architectural land & Built form - Construction Technology - Materials, technology,
innovations, Labour - Site selection factors - Demand survey - Cost & sale value (guided by market)-Feasibility study and
Government Proposals - Methods of contracting and its link to specification drafting - Business Environment and
structure in practice - Valuation, depreciation and its implications - case studies. Max. 30 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course the student will be able to
CO1: Identify the importance of specification and estimation in construction
CO2: Categorize detailed specification and estimation for all stages of construction
CO3: Determine the rate analysis for various items of work involved
CO4: Compare and contrast construction technology and innovation
CO5: Integrate the knowledge learnt in preparing valuation reports
CO6: Justify market value based on current scenario

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Rangwala S., Estimating and Costing (Professional practice), Anand Charotar Publishing House, 1990
2. Estimating, Costing, Specification and Valuation in Civil Engineering, M. Chakraborti, 2006
3. Dutta B.W., Estimating & Costing, UBS Publishers Distribution Pvt. Ltd., India, 1991
4. Gurcharan Singh and Jagdish Singh, Estimating Costing and Valuation, Standard Publishers Distributors, 2012
5. Tamilnadu Building Practice, Volume I, Government Publication
6. P.W.D Standard Specifications and Schedule of rates, Government Publication

END SEMESTER EXAM QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 2 questions from each unit, each carrying 5 marks :08 x 05 = 40 Marks
PART B: 2 questions from each unit with an internal choice, each carrying 15 marks. : 04 x 15 = 60 Marks