Quantity surveying - Part 1

This is a beginners guide to quantity surveying. This pdf includes topics related to the sub-structure part of a building illustrated in a simple language with 3D photos.

CONTENTS

• What is Quantity Surveying?
• Calculation for M10,M15,M20 & M25 Grade of Concrete
• Why do we use the conversion factor “1.54” in concrete?
• Excavation to Footing Casting steps in Construction
• Calculation of Rectangular footing concrete & shuttering
• Calculation of Rectangular footing PCC
• Why do we prefer trapezoidal footings over pad footings
• Calculation of trapezoidal footing concrete & shuttering
• What is Neck Column?
• Calculation of neck column concrete & shuttering
• What is a Tie Beam?
• Difference between Tie Beam & Plinth Beam
• Calculation of tie beam concrete & shuttering
• Calculation of tie beam PCC
• What are Plinth Beams?
• Calculation of plinth beam concrete & shuttering
• Calculation of plinth beam PCC
• Calculation of Grade Slab Concrete (PCC)
• What is a Retaining Wall?
• Calculation of Retaining wall Concrete
• Calculation of Excavation quantity
• Calculation of Backfill quantity