SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION

AD9502 SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATION MSAJAA – IX SEM 1

GOOD MORNING DESIGNERS

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UNIT -2 –SPECIFICATION WRITING

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 CONTENT

Definition
Factors
Classification
General Specifications for buildings

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 Definition

Describes the nature and class of work, materials to be used in work etc.
Describe quantity of materials, proportion of mortar, workmanship etc. which are
not mentioned in drawings.
Drawings and Specifications collectively define the full structure.

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 CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS
DESCRIPTION 1ST CLASS BUILDING
Foundation & Ist class brickwork in 1:6
cement mortar over 1:4:8
Plinth
cement concrete
Damp proof 1:1.5:3 cement concrete of 1”
thickness with standard water
course
proofing material mixed with
cement and two coatings of
bitumen
Super structure First class brickwork with 1:6
cement mortar. Lintels over
doors and windows shall be of
RCC.
http://theconstructor.org/building/types-lintels-uses/11420/
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2ND CLASS BUILDING
Ist class brickwork with lime
mortar over lime concrete
1:2 cement mortar of 2cm
thickness with standard water
proofing material
Second class brickwork in lime
mortar. Lintels over doors and
windows shall be of RB.
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3RD CLASS BUILDING
IInd class brickwork in
lime mortar over lime
concrete
1:2 cement mortar of
2cm thickness with
standard water proofing
material
Second class brickwork in
mud mortar. Doors and
window openings
provided with arches of
second class brickwork in
lime mortar or wooden
planks
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 CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS
DESCRIPTION 1ST CLASS BUILDING
Roofing Height of rooms shall not be
less than 12’. Over RCC slab
insulation layer should be
provided
Flooring Mosaic flooring shall be
provided .
Finishing Inside and outside shall be
12mm cement lime plastered
1:1:6. Inside and outside
whitewashed with interior
distempered
Joineries Doors and windows
Frame- Seasoned teakwood.
Shutter -3cm thk teak wood
panel
http://theconstructor.org/building/types-lintels-uses/11420/
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2ND CLASS BUILDING 3RD CLASS BUILDING
R.B. slab with 7.5cm lime concrete Mud over bricks or planks
terracing above (Flat terraced over wooden beams OR
roofs over wooden beams or Jack G.I. sheet sloping roof
arched roofs)
2.5cm cement concrete over Brick on edge floor over
7.5cm lime concrete. Verandah well rammed earth
floor shall be of brick tile over
lime concrete
Inside and outside shall be 12mm Inside and outside shall be
cement mortar plastered 1:6. plastered with lime
Ceiling shall be cement plastered mortar and whitewashed
1:3. inside and outside
whitewashed
Doors and windows
Frame- Seasoned teakwood.
Shutter -3cm thk shisham or
deodar panel
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 http://www.gharexpert.com/tips/articles/Construction/947/Bricks-947-Bricks-Quality_0
CLASSIFICATION OF BRICKS http://civilengineeringdaily.com/bricks-classification-according-indian-standard/

DESCRIPTION 1ST CLASS 2ND CLASS 3RD CLASS

Raw material Made of good earth which Made of good earth which is free Brick with possibilities of
is free from saline deposits from saline deposits and are Ground impurities
and are table moulded moulded

Physical property Tomorrow “ C “Section Will Come up in life

a. Texture homogeneous in texture
and emit a clear ringing
sound on being struck
together.
Free from flaws, cracks,
chops, stones and lime.
b. Color deep red, cherry and
copper color
c. Size, shape Uniform size, clear edge
finish
have slight irregularities in size, Not uniform in size
shape . slight chips, flaws or surface
crack but must be free from lime or
kankar
Dull red will vary from brick to brick Yellowish color
(Overburnt)
Irregular shape having rough Loose and non uniform
surface shape

d. Water absorption The water absorption of
bricks after 24 hours
immersion in cold water
should be 20% by weight
e. Crushing strength 105 kg per sq. cm
The water absorption of bricks after The water absorption of
24 hours immersion in cold water bricks after 24 hours
should be 22% by weight immersion in cold water
should be 25% by weight
70 kg per sq cm.

Uses Masonry, façade, facing Interior partitions Temporary structures

work and scaffolding
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SPECIFICATION FOR EARTHWORK EXCAVATION – PAGE - 545-chakraborti

Excavated
If rock found
material to Water in
, shall be
SITE Excavation be stored trenches to
DWG to be If soil is loose levelled or
CLEARANCE( should be one meter be pumped
followed ( As then shoring shall be cut
Grass, Stone neatly away from out , and
approved ) to be done and removed
etc) leveled the edges of shoring to be
as per EI
the provided
instruction
excavation

If encountered with The Materials or

pipeline, cables, sewers,
should be saved from
any damage
The cost to cover all the
valuables found shall be
risk of accidents to be
the property of the
considered
government.

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SPECIFICATION FOR EARTHWORK EXCAVATION – PAGE - 545-chakraborti

Excavated
If rock found
material to Water in
, shall be
SITE Excavation be stored trenches to
DWG to be If soil is loose levelled or
CLEARANCE( should be one meter be pumped
followed ( As then shoring shall be cut
Grass, Stone neatly away from out , and
approved ) to be done and removed
etc) leveled the edges of shoring to be
as per EI
the provided
instruction
excavation

If encountered with The Materials or

pipeline, cables, sewers,
should be saved from
any damage
The cost to cover all the
valuables found shall be
risk of accidents to be
the property of the
considered
government.

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 Plain cement concrete • Coarse
aggregate PAGE - 546-chakraborti
material • Fine aggregate
s
• Cement
• Water
Propor
• 1:2:4
tioning

• Hand Mixing
Mixing • Machine
mixing

Consist
ency

Laying

Protect
ion

Formw
ork

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Coarse aggregate

• Hard,strong,dense,durable and free from dirt etc

• It should be suitably graded in size
Coarse
aggregate • Usually coarse aggregate shall be 20mm

• Aggregate which passes 4.75mm IS sieve is known as fine aggregate.

Fine • It should be free from dirt, organic matter
aggregate

• It shall be fresh Portland cement –IS code 269 up to date modification

Cement

• Water shall be potable and should be free from oils, acids,alkalies,salts

and vegetable growth
Water

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