SAMPLE PROBLEM & SOLUTIONS…

1. Assuming a flat horizontal soffit, estimate the number of plywood for the eaves?
a. 30 pcs c. 40 pcs
b. 36 pcs d. 43 pcs
NOTE : LENGTH OF EAVE NOT GIVEN
ASSUME : 1.20-METER EAVE
ROOF AREA = 18.40 M X 35.07 M
= 645.288 SQ. M.
SOFFIT AREA = ROOF AREA - FOOTPRINT
= 645.288 SQ. M. – 522.72 SQ. M.
= 122.568 SQ. M.
PLYWOOD AREA = 4 FT. X 8 FT. OR 1.2 M X 2.4 M
= 1.2 M X 2.4 M
= 2.88 SQ. M.
PLYWOOD = SOFFIT AREA / PLYWOOD AREA
= 122.568 / 2.88 FOOTPRINT
= 42.56 OR 43 PCS. 522.72 SQ.M.
(16.00M X 32.67M.)
ASSUME : 1.00-METER EAVE
ROOF AREA = 18.00 X 34.67 = 624.06 SQ. M.
SOFFIT AREA = 624.06 – 522.72 = 101.34 SQ. M.
PLYWOOD = 101.34 / 2.88 = 35.19 OR 36 PCS.

FIGURE 1

2. How much Paint is needed for the final coat of the eaves, assuming 2 gals per sq.m.?
a. 62 gals c. 186 gals
b. 124 gas d. 248 gals

ASSUME : 1.20-METER EAVE ASSUME: 1.00-METER EAVE

SOFFIT AREA = 122.568 SQ. M. SOFFIT AREA = 101.34 SQ. M.
PAINT = 122.568 SQ. M. X 2 GALS. / SQ.M. PAINT = 101.34 SQ. M. X 2 GALS. / SQ.M.
= 245.136 GALS. OR 246 GALS. = 202.68 GALS. OR 203 GALS.

3. Assuming 6” slab, estimate the Volume of Concrete for the Slab.

a. 77 cu.m. c. 85 cu.m
b. 79 cu.m. d. 98 cu.m

NOTE : 6” = 0.15 METER

SLAB VOLUME = 522.72 SQ. M. X 0.15 M.

= 78.408 CU. M.

4. What is the weight of Concrete for the Slab?

a. 179,000 kg c. 189,000 kg
b. 185,000 kg d. 203,000 kg

NOTE : UNIT WEIGHT OF CONCRETE = 2,400 KG. / CU. M.

SLAB VOLUME = 78.408 CU. M.

SLAB WEIGHT = 78.408 CU. M . X 2,400 KG. / CU. M.

= 188,179.20 KG.

5. How many bags of cement will be utilized for the slab if you will use Class A concrete?
a. 474 bags c. 588 bags
b. 510 bags d. 711 bags

TABLE FOR CONCRETE PROPORTION

MIXTURE CEMENT IN BAG SAND GRAVEL

PROPORTION USE FOR
CLASS 40 KG. 50 KG. CU. M. CU. M.

concrete under water,

AA 1 : 1½ : 3 12.0 9.5 0.5 1.0
retaining walls
suspended slabs, beams,
A 1 : 2 : 4 9.0 7.0 0.5 1.0 columns, arches, stairs, walls
of 100mm (4”) thickness
walls thicker than 100mm
(4”), footings, steps,
B 1 : 2½ : 3 7.0 6.0 0.5 1.0
reinforced concrete slabs on
fill.
concrete plant boxes, and
C 1 : 3 : 6 6.0 5.0 0.5 1.0 any non-critical concrete
structures.
D 1 : 3½ : 7 5.0 4.0 0.5 1.0 mass concrete works

NOTE : CLASS “A” = 9.0 BAGS / CU. M. IN 40 KG. OF CEMENT BAG

1 BAG OF 40 KG. OF CEMENT = 0.028 M³
1 BAG OF 50 KG. OF CEMENT = 0.035 M³

The proportion is to be read:

Class A : 1 part cement is to 2 parts sand is to 4 parts gravel.
Each ‘part’ is equivalent to one cubic foot which is the measure of the box constructed to be 1 foot (12
inches) on each of the three sides.
Each bag of cement is equivalent to approximately one cubic foot.

SLAB VOLUME = 78.408 CU. M.

CEMENT = 78.408 CU. M. X 9.0 BAGS

= 705.672 BAGS OF CEMENT

6. What is the total weight of Steel in the Slab assuming 40 cm distance between bars?
a. 1,800 kg c. 2,600 kg
b. 2,200 kg d. 3,000 kg

NOTE : UNIT WEIGHT OF STEEL = 7,850 KG. / CU. M.

( 16.00 M. / 0.40 M. DISTANCE ) + 1 PC. = 41 PCS. VERTICAL LENGTHS @ 32.67 M. EACH

( 32.67 M. / 0.40 M. DISTANCE ) + 1 PC. = 43 PCS. HORIZONTAL LENGTHS @ 16.00 M. EACH
41 PCS. X 32.67 M. = 1,339.47 METERS.
43 PCS. X 16.00 M. = 1,328.00 METERS.
TOTAL LENGTH = 2,667.47 METERS
AREA OF STEEL = = 3.14 X ( 0.005 M. ) ²
= 0.0000785 SQ. M.

STEEL VOLUME = TOTAL LENGTH X AREA OF STEEL

= 2,667.47 M. X 0.0000785 SQ. M.
= 0.209396395 CU. M. OR 0.21 CU. M.

STEEL VOLUME = 0.21 CU. M.

STEEL WEIGHT = 0.21 CU. M. X 7,850 KG. / CU. M.

= 1,648.50 KG.

7. How many 30 x 60 Tiles will be needed fro the Living, Dining and Foyer?
a. 437 pcs c. 1,073 pcs
b. 839 pcs d. 2,145 pcs

GIVEN : LIVING = 7.00 M. X 12.00 M. = 84.00 SQ. M.

DINING = 7.00 M. X 12.00 M. = 84.00 SQ. M.
FOYER = 5.00 M. X 5.00 M. = 25.00 SQ. M.

TOTAL FLOOR AREA = 84.0 SQ.M. + 88 SQ.M. + 25.0 SQ.M. = 193.00 SQ. M.
AREA OF TILE = 0.30 M. X 0.60 M. = 0.18 SQ. M.
NO. OF TILES = 193.00 SQ. M. / 0.18 SQ. M. = 1,072.22 PCS.

8. What is the weight of a 250 x 450 Girder / Beam above the Foyer using 6-16mm main bars
with 3-10mm stirrups?
a. 1,425 kg c. 7,100 kg
b. 5,675 kg d. 11,600 kg

ASSUME : BAR LENGTH = 6.00 M.

16 MM. MAIN BARS = 6 PCS. X 6.00 M. = 36.00 M.

10 MM. STIRRUPS = 3 PCS. X 6.00 M. = 18.00 M.

AREA OF 16 MM. = = 3.14 X ( 0.008 M. ) ² = 0.00020096 SQ. M.

AREA OF 10 MM. = = 3.14 X ( 0.005 M. ) ² = 0.0000785 SQ. M.

WEIGHT OF 16 MM. = 36.00 M. X 0.00020096 SQ. M. = 0.00723456 CU. M.

= 0.00723456 CU. M. X 7,850 KG. / CU. M.
= 56.791296 KG.

WEIGHT OF 10 MM. = 18.00 M. X 0.0000785 SQ. M. = 0.001413 CU. M.

= 0.001413 CU. M. X 7,850 KG. / CU. M.
= 11.09205 KG.

STEEL WEIGHT = 56.80 KG. + 11.10 KG. = 67.90 KG.

VOLUME OF CONCRETE = 0.25 M. X 0.45 M. X 5.0 M. = 0.54 CU. M.

WEIGHT OF CONCRETE = 0.54 CU. M. X 2,400 KG. / CU. M. = 1,296.00 KG.

WEIGHT OF GIRDER / BEAM = STEEL WEIGHT + CONCRETE WEIGHT
= 67.90 KG. + 1,296.00 KG.
= 1,363.90 KG.

9. If a portion of the Living Room has a clear distance of 3.00m between columns and floor to ceiling height is
2.70m, compute for the number of 6” CHB needed for the wall if you include 5% for wastage.
a. 102 blks b. 107 blks c. 115 blks

AREA OF CHB = 0.20 M. X 0.40 M. = 0.08 SQ. M.

AREA OF WALL = 3.00 M. X 2.70 M. = 8.10 SQ. M.

= 8.10 SQ. M. X 5% wastage = 0.405 SQ. M.
= 8.10 SQ. M. + 0.405 SQ. M. = 8.505 SQ. M.
NO. OF CHB = AREA OF WALL / AREA OF CHB
= 8.505 SQ. M. X 0.08 SQ. M. = 106.3125 PCS. OR

NOTE : THERE ARE 12.50 PCS. OF CHB PER SQ. M. OF WALL

NO. OF CHB = 8.505 SQ. M. X 12.5 PCS. = 106.3125 PCS.

10. If the fence is 1.20 m high, how many gallons of paint will be used for 2 coatings of ONE side assuming
coverage is 20 sqm/gal for the first coating and 30 sqm/gal for the second coating. Based on Fig. 1.

ASSUME : FRONT EXCLUDED

PERIMETER = 41.67 M. + 24.00 M. + 41.67 M. = 107.34 M.

AREA OF WALL = 1.20 M. X 107.34 M. = 128.808 SQ. M.
1ST COAT = 128.808 SQ. M. / 20 sq.m. per gal. = 6.4404 GALS.
2ND COAT = 128.808 SQ. M. / 30 sq.m. per gal. = 4.2936 GALS.

TOTAL GALLONS = 6.4404 gals. + 4.2936 gals. = 10.734 GALLONS.

ASSUME : ALL WALLS INCLUDED

PERIMETER = 24.00 M. + 41.67 M. + 24.00 M. + 41.67 M. = 131.34 M.

AREA OF WALL = 1.20 M. X 131.34 M. = 157.608 SQ. M.
1ST COAT = 157.608 SQ. M. / 20 sq.m. per gal. = 7.8804 GALS.
2ND COAT = 157.608 SQ. M. / 30 sq.m. per gal. = 5.2536 GALS.

TOTAL GALLONS = 7.8804 gals. + 5.2536 gals. = 13.134 GALLONS.

11. How many 16” x 16” tiles will be used in the Foyer?
a. 60 pcs b. 61 pcs c. 157 pcs

GIVEN : FOYER = 5.0 M. X 5.0 M. = 25.00 SQ. M.

AREA OF TILE = 16” x 16” = 0.40 M. X 0.40 M. = 0.16 SQ. M.

NO. OF TILES = AREA OF FOYER / AREA OF TILE
= 25.00 SQ. M. / 0.16 SQ. M. = 156.25 PCS.
12. The ceiling of the square dining area with an 11.0 ft. side has 1.0 ft recessed ceiling in the middle
measuring 7.0 ft. x 7.0 ft. How much 2” x 2” dimension lumber is needed if the ceiling is framed equally
@ 1.0 ft. O.C.B.W.?
a. 88 bd.ft. c. 107 bd.ft.
b. 98 bd.ft. d. 122 bd.ft.

12 PCS. X 11 FT. = 132 FT.

12 PCS. X 11 FT. = 132 FT.
2 PCS. X 7 FT. = 14 FT.
2 PCS. X 7 FT. = 14 FT.
28 PCS. X 1 FT. = 28 FT.

TOTAL LENGTH = 132 ft. + 132 ft. + 14 ft. + 14 ft. + 28ft. = 320 FT.
VOLUME = ( WIDTH X DEPTH X TOTAL LENGTH ) / 12 FT. FIGURE 2
= ( 2” X 2” X 320’ ) / 12FT.
= 1280 CU. FT / 12 FT = 106.67 BD. FT.

13. How much Plywood is needed to cover the whole ceiling?

a. 3 pcs c. 5 pcs
b. 4 pcs d. 6 pcs

HORIZONTAL AREA = 11 ft. X 11 ft. = 121 SQ. FT.

HORIZONTAL AREA = 1 ft. X 28 ft. = 28 SQ. FT.

CEILING AREA = 121 SQ. FT. X 28 SQ. FT. = 149 SQ. FT.
PLYWOOD AREA = 4 FT. X 8 FT. = 32 SQ. FT.
NO. OF PLYWOOD = CEILING AREA / PLYWOOD AREA
= 149 SQ. FT. / 32 SQ. FT. = 4.65625 PCS.

14. If the partition wall between two is 8.0 m, and the wall height is 3.0m at the end 6.0m at the middle,
how many 6” CHB is needed ?
a. 300 pcs c. 600 pcs
b. 450 pcs d. 750 pcs

NOTE : THERE ARE 12.50 PCS. OF CHB PER SQ. M. OF WALL

RECTANGLE WALL = 8.00 M. X 3.00 M. = 24.00 SQ. M.

TRIANGLE WALL = ( 8.00 M. X 3.00 M. ) / 2
= 24.00 SQ. M. / 2 = 12.00 SQ. M.
TOTAL WALL AREA = RECTANGLE WALL + TRIANGLE WALL
= 24 SQ. M. + 12 SQ. M. = 36 SQ. M.

NO. OF CHB = TOTAL WALL AREA X 12.5 PCS. PER SQ. M. FIGURE 3
= 36.00 SQ. M. X 12.5 PCS. PER SQ. M. = 450 PCS.

15. If the said wall in Question no. 14 is instead a 12cm-thick solid concrete, what is the weight of the concrete?
a. 6,912 kg c. 10,368
b. 8,640 kg d. 12,960

NOTE : UNIT WEIGHT OF CONCRETE = 2,400 KG. / CU. M.

WALL AREA = 36.00 SQ. M.
WALL VOLUME = WALL AREA X THICKNESS OF CONCRETE
= 36.00 SQ. M. X 0.12 M. = 4.32 CU. M.

CONCRETE WEIGHT = 4.32 CU. M. X 2,400 KG. / CU. M.

= 10,368 KG.

16. If the said wall in Question no. 15 is to be painted on all surfaces, what is the total area of coverage?

WALL AREA = 36.00 SQ. M. X 2 SIDES = 72.00 SQ. M.

WALL PERIMETER = 8.00 M. + 3.00 M. + 3.00 M. + 5.00 M. + 5.00 M. = 24.00 M.
EDGE AREA = 24.00 M. X 0.12 M. = 2.88 SQ. M.
TOTAL AREA = 72.00 SQ. M. + 2.88 SQ. M. = 74.88 SQ. M.

17. If, in the said wall in Question no. 15, a G.I sheet flashing shall be installed on the sloping edge with 9 cm sleeves
on both side, how many 3 ft. by 6 ft. G.I. Sheet is needed.?
a. 1 pcs. b. 2 pcs. c. 3 pcs. d. 4 pcs.

NOTE : TO GET THE LENGTH OF THE ANGLE OF A ROOF / FLASHING C = A²+B²

WIDTH OF FLASHING = WALL THICKNESS + LEFT SLEEVE + RIGHT SLEEVE

= 0.12 M. + 0.09 M. + 0.09 M. = 0.30 M. C=?
LENGTH OF FLASHING = 4²+3² = 16 + 9 B = 3m.
= 25 = 5.00 M. A = 4m.

LENGTH OF G.I. SHEET = 6 ft. X 12 ft. X 2.54 CM. / 100 CM. = 1.8288 M. PART OF FIGURE 3

FLASHING = LENGTH OF FLASHING / LENGTH OF G.I.

= 5.00 M. / 1.8288 M.
= 2.734 PCS. PER SLOPE OR 3 PCS. PER SLOPE

18. Which corner is the most appropriate location of the Dry Goods Area?
a. Northeast c. Southeast
b. Northwest d. Southwest

19. Which corner is the most appropriate location of the Garbage Pit?
a. Northeast c. Southeast
b. Northwest d. Southwest

20. Which corner is the most appropriate location of the Garbage Pit?
a. Column c. Roof
b. Floor d. Wall

21. Based the IRR on the Code of Sanitation, what is the minimum height for tables in stalls for fish and meat.?
a. 46 cm (1.5 ft) c. 91 cm (3.0 ft)
b. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) d. 122 cm (4.0 ft)

22. Which of the following products could be included in the dry market?
a. Eggs c. Package Food
b. Non-perishable Food d. Vegetable
23. What is the total area of Leasable Space in an area of 1,600 sqm.?
a. 1,202.00 m² c. 1,216.00 m²
b. 1,215.00 m² d. 1,217.00 m²

GIVEN : FISH & MEAT SECTION = 24% = 0.24 X 1,600 = 384.00 SQ. M.
VEGETABLE SECTION = 14% = 0.14 X 1,600 = 224.00 SQ. M.
DRY GOODS SECTION = 38% = 0.38 X 1,600 = 608.00 SQ. M.

LEASABLE SPACE = 76% = 1,216.00 SQ. M.

24. If the commercial bank is made of 20 cm thick solid concrete 3 – meter high wall enclosure with an aggregate
opening of 60 m², what is the weight (in kg) on the concrete?
a. 73,200 kg. c. 73,400 kg.
b. 73,300 kg. d. 73,500 kg.

NOTE : UNIT WEIGHT OF CONCRETE = 2,400 KG. / CU. M.

GIVEN : BANK PERIMETER = 11.00 M. + 11.00 M. + 24.00 M. + 24.00 M. = 70.00 M.

WALL AREA = 70.00 M. X 3.00 M. ( HT. OF WALL ) = 210.00 SQ. M.

EFFECTIVE WALL AREA = WALL AREA – OPENING
= 210 SQ. M. – 60.00 SQ. M. = 150.00 SQ. M.
VOLUME = 150.00 SQ. M. X 0.20 M. = 30.00 CU. M.

CONCRETE WEIGHT = 30.00 CU. M. X 2,400 KG. / CU. M. = 72,000 KG.

25. Given the same situation in Question # 24, how many gallons of paint are needed to cover the vertical
exterior of the bank enclosure? Assume 30 sqm. coverage per gallon.
a. 5 gals. c. 18 gals.
b. 9 gals. d. 45 gals.

WALL AREA = 150.00 SQ. M.

PAINT = WALL AREA / PAINT COVERAGE PER GALLON
= 150.00 SQ. M. / 30.00 SQ. M. PER GAL. = 5.00 GALS.

26. If eleven (11) jeepney/shuttle parking slots are provided for customers, how much area is occupied with
respect to the site area? Given a lot area of 5,950 sqm.
a. 2.33 % b. 4.99 % c. 7.99 % d. 11.99 %

NOTE : REFER TO PAGE 100 OF RULE 7 & 8

JEEPNEY / SHUTTLE = 3.00 M. X 9.00 M. = 27.00 SQ. M.

PARKING AREA = 11 SLOTS X 27.00 SQ. M.
OCCUPIED AREA = PARKING AREA / LOT AREA
= 297.00 SQ. M. / 5,950.00 SQ. M.
= 0.0499 X 100
= 4.99 %
27. What is the minimum required parking slot by vendor?
a. 1 parking slot : 100 sq.m. floor area
b. 1 parking slot : 150 sq.m floor area
c. 1 parking slot : 300 sq.m floor area
d. 1 parking slot : 1,000 sq.m. floor area

NOTE : REFER TO PAGE 108 OF RULE 7 & 8

28. What is the General Classification of Use or Zoning Classification for wet and dry markets?
a. General Institutional c. UTS
b. Business & Merchantile d. PUD

NOTE : REFER TO PAGE 61 OF RULE 7 & 8

29. With all given amenities covered in an area of 1,600 sqm., what is the maximum possible length of
walking aisle if its width is 1.20 meters?
a. 120 meters c. 240 meters
b. 180 meters d. 300 meters

GIVEN : FISH & MEAT SECTION = 24% = 0.24 X 1,600 = 384.00 SQ. M.
VEGETABLE SECTION = 14% = 0.14 X 1,600 = 224.00 SQ. M.
DRY GOODS SECTION = 38% = 0.38 X 1,600 = 608.00 SQ. M.
MARKET ADMIN = 2.5% = 0.025 X 1,600 = 40.00 SQ. M.
PUBLIC TOILET = 2.0% = 0.020 X 1,600 = 32.00 SQ. M.
GARBAGE PIT = 1.5% = 0.015 X 1,600 = 32.00 SQ. M.
TOTAL AMENITIES = 82% = 0.82 X 1,600 = 1,312.00 SQ. M.

HALLWAY AREA = TOTAL AREA - TOTAL AMENITIES

= 1,600.00 SQ. M. - 1,312.00 SQ. M.
= 288.00 SQ. M.

LENGTH OF WALKWAY = HALLWAY AREA / AISLE WIDTH

= 288 SQ. M. / 1.20 M. = 240.00 M.

30. If 10mm Reinforcement Bars @ 0.40m O.C. B.W. will be used for the Concrete Floor Slab in
40.00 m. X 40.00 m. Ffootprint. How many pieces of 10mm Reinforcement Bars will be needed?
a. 1,212 pcs. b. 1,313 pcs. c. 1,414 pcs. d. 1,515 pcs.

ASSUME : 6.00 METERS BAR LENGTH

( 40.00 M. / 0.40 M. DISTANCE ) + 1 PC. = 101 PCS. VERTICAL LENGTHS @ 40.00 M. EACH
( 40.00 M. / 0.40 M. DISTANCE ) + 1 PC. = 101 PCS. VERTICAL LENGTHS @ 40.00 M. EACH
101 PCS. X 40.00 M. = 4,040.00 METERS.
101 PCS. X 40.00 M. = 4,040.00 METERS.
TOTAL LENGTH = 8,080.00 METERS
10 MM DIA. TOTAL BARS = TOTAL LENGTH / BAR LENGTH
= 8,080.00 M. / 6.00 M.
= 1,347.00 PCS. OF BARS