Estimate the quantities of Earthwork in excavation in foundation, Concrete in foundation, and Brickwork in superstructure based on the given building plan.

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Understand the Problem

The question involves calculating various quantities related to construction based on the provided building plan and section details. It specifically asks to estimate the earthwork in excavation, concrete in foundation, and brickwork in superstructure for a given building layout.

Answer

1. Earthwork in excavation: $2.70 \, m^3$ 2. Concrete in foundation: $3.60 \, m^3$ 3. Brickwork in superstructure: $21.63 \, m^3$
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  1. Earthwork in excavation: $$ 2.70 , m^3 $$
  2. Concrete in foundation: $$ 3.60 , m^3 $$
  3. Brickwork in superstructure: $$ 21.63 , m^3 $$

Steps to Solve

  1. Calculate Earthwork in Excavation for Foundation

    The foundation dimensions are given as a rectangular area. The width of the foundation is $0.60 , m$, and the depth is $0.90 , m$.

    Length of foundation = length of the building = $5.00 , m$.

    To find the volume: $$ \text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Depth} = 5.00 \times 0.60 \times 0.90 $$

  2. Calculate Concrete in Foundation

    The volume of concrete in the foundation includes the same dimensions as the excavation but adjusts the depth for the footings. Assume the thickness of the concrete sloped section in the foundation is $0.30 , m$.

    Volume of concrete: $$ V_c = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Total Depth} = 5.00 , m \times 0.60 , m \times (0.90 + 0.30) $$

  3. Calculate Brickwork in Superstructure

    The superstructure contains walls of height $3.50 , m$ and the same periphery dimensions as the foundation. The dimension of each wall is $0.30 , m$.

    To find the total volume of brickwork:

    • First, calculate the perimeter for brickwork: $$ \text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (5.00 , m + 4.30 , m) $$

    Then, multiply by the wall thickness and height: $$ V_b = \text{Perimeter} \times \text{Thickness} \times \text{Height} = \text{Perimeter} \times 0.30 \times 3.50 $$

  1. Earthwork in excavation: $$ 2.70 , m^3 $$
  2. Concrete in foundation: $$ 3.60 , m^3 $$
  3. Brickwork in superstructure: $$ 21.63 , m^3 $$

More Information

The calculations involve basic volumetric measurements common in construction estimates. These are essential for determining the quantities of materials needed for building foundations and superstructures.

Tips

  • Forgetting to include the thickness of the walls when calculating volumes.
  • Miscalculating the total depth of the foundation by ignoring footings.
  • Incorrectly adding up dimensions while calculating the perimeter for brickwork.

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