Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

For computing the quantity of plastering on walls, the area measured is:

Estimation and CostingPlastering QuantityMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Only external face area

B

Net wall face area (length x height), with deductions for openings (doors, windows) above a threshold area, and additions for reveals, jambs, and soffits of openings

C

Gross area without any deduction

D

Floor area only

Correct Answer

B. Net wall face area (length x height), with deductions for openings (doors, windows) above a threshold area, and additions for reveals, jambs, and soffits of openings

Why is this the answer?

CPWD plastering measurement: length x height (net area) minus openings > 0.5 m2 (some codes: > 0.1 m2). Additions: reveal (width x height of wall at door/window opening), sill (width x depth), lintels (soffit). Mortar quantity = (volume of plaster coat) / (1 - bulking factor). Typical plaster thickness: 12-18 mm (2 coats).

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