Advanced Bidding and Estimation: Lecture 3 Rough Cost Estimation

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What is the cubical contents method used for in construction cost calculation?

Measuring the cost of box louvers and sun breakers

Calculating the cost of structures in multi-story buildings (correct)

Estimating the cost of lofts and balconies

Determining the cost of domes and towers projecting above terrace level

Which of the following is NOT included in the areas considered for calculation using the Unit Base Method?

One bed in hospitals

One student in schools and colleges

Box louvers and vertical sun breakers (correct)

Domes and towers projecting above terrace level

How is the cost of a structure calculated using the Cubical Contents Method?

Length multiplied by breadth multiplied by depth

Total number of units multiplied by unit rate

Cost of plinth area multiplied by local cubic rate

Volume of building multiplied by rate per unit volume (correct)

In which case would the Unit Base Method consider 'one bed' as a unit?

Hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of area of barsati at terrace level as mentioned in the text?

Serves as shelter during the rainy season Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural elements are excluded from the calculation using the Cubical Contents Method?

Architectural bands and cornices Signup and view all the answers

What is neglected when calculating the cost of a structure using the Cubical Contents Method?

$\text{Cost of string course, cornice, car belling etc.}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which method is considered more accurate for multi-story buildings according to the text?

$\text{Cubical Contents Method}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is used as a unit in the Unit Base Method for schools and colleges?

$\text{One student}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which type of areas are not to be included while calculating rough estimates as per the given text?

$\text{Area of lofts}$ Signup and view all the answers

Advanced Bidding and Estimation: Lecture 3 Rough Cost Estimation

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What is the cubical contents method used for in construction cost calculation?

Which of the following is NOT included in the areas considered for calculation using the Unit Base Method?

How is the cost of a structure calculated using the Cubical Contents Method?

In which case would the Unit Base Method consider 'one bed' as a unit?

What is the purpose of area of barsati at terrace level as mentioned in the text?

Which architectural elements are excluded from the calculation using the Cubical Contents Method?

What is neglected when calculating the cost of a structure using the Cubical Contents Method?

Which method is considered more accurate for multi-story buildings according to the text?

What is used as a unit in the Unit Base Method for schools and colleges?

Which type of areas are not to be included while calculating rough estimates as per the given text?

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