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Measurement BookMeasurement Book

••Payments for all work done otherwise than by Payments for all work done otherwise than by departmental labour and for all supplies are made on departmental labour and for all supplies are made on the basis of measurements recorded in Measurement the basis of measurements recorded in Measurement BooksBooks

••((Form E. 1313Form E. 1313 ).).••((Form E. 1313Form E. 1313 ).).

••It is an important collective record of It is an important collective record of Measurements Measurements recorded for the works recorded for the works executed and materials executed and materials supplied.supplied.


��The measurement books should be considered as very important record. The measurement books should be considered as very important record. All the books belonging to a division should be numbered serially and a All the books belonging to a division should be numbered serially and a register of them (register of them (Form E. 1314Form E. 1314) should be maintained in the divisional office ) should be maintained in the divisional office showing showing

(1) the serial number of each book, (1) the serial number of each book,

(2) the name and designation of the person to whom issued,(2) the name and designation of the person to whom issued,

(3) the date of issue and(3) the date of issue and

(4) the date of its return. (4) the date of its return. (4) the date of its return. (4) the date of its return.

A similar register should also be maintained in the subA similar register should also be maintained in the sub--divisional office.divisional office.

��Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly even though not completely Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly even though not completely written up.written up.

Measurement BookMeasurement Book��Not for the work done by departmental Not for the work done by departmental labourlabour

��All the MBs supplied to any office are All the MBs supplied to any office are

numbered serially and issued numbered serially and issued accordinglyaccordingly

��If issued the date , No. of the book and If issued the date , No. of the book and the the

name of the person to it is issued is name of the person to it is issued is recorded in recorded in

the register.the register.

Measurement BookMeasurement Book��MBs no longer in use is to be returned even MBs no longer in use is to be returned even if if

not completely used upnot completely used up

��Measurements should be taken up neatly Measurements should be taken up neatly

Illegible figures, Torn up pages, erased Illegible figures, Torn up pages, erased Illegible figures, Torn up pages, erased Illegible figures, Torn up pages, erased

figures or defaced books not acceptedfigures or defaced books not accepted

��If works are large , separate MB for each If works are large , separate MB for each

work has to be maintainedwork has to be maintained


��All the pages are machined numbered. No page should All the pages are machined numbered. No page should be torn out/ entry should be erased/defaced. If a mistake be torn out/ entry should be erased/defaced. If a mistake is made, it should be corrected by crossing out the is made, it should be corrected by crossing out the incorrect word or Figures, and the rewriting the correct incorrect word or Figures, and the rewriting the correct words or Figures, and the correction thus made should words or Figures, and the correction thus made should words or Figures, and the correction thus made should words or Figures, and the correction thus made should be initialed.be initialed.

��Entries should be made in ink or indelible or Entries should be made in ink or indelible or special special copying pencil so that there is copying pencil so that there is no scope for no scope for tamperingtampering

��The entries in the “The entries in the “contents/ Areacontents/ Area” ” column should column should invariably by inkinvariably by ink


��Entries should be continuously not giving Entries should be continuously not giving

any scope for blank pagesany scope for blank pages

Blank pages should be crossed diagonallyBlank pages should be crossed diagonally��Blank pages should be crossed diagonallyBlank pages should be crossed diagonally

��Corrections should be done by crossing Corrections should be done by crossing out and out and

rewritten with initialsrewritten with initials


��Entries must be made directly on the site. Entries must be made directly on the site.

Copying from any rough work is not Copying from any rough work is not

acceptedaccepted

��Additions if any, to the measurements Additions if any, to the measurements already already

taken, should be detailed in the taken, should be detailed in the subsequent subsequent

page with reference to page with reference to original page. Along original page. Along

with the reasons with the reasons thereofthereof


��Index should be kept up to dateIndex should be kept up to date

��Document on which payment is made should Document on which payment is made should

invariably bear a reference to the number and invariably bear a reference to the number and invariably bear a reference to the number and invariably bear a reference to the number and

page of the book in which the detailed page of the book in which the detailed

measurements are recorded.measurements are recorded.

Measurement BookMeasurement Book��All the books belonging to a division should be All the books belonging to a division should be numbered serially and a register of them should numbered serially and a register of them should be maintained in the divisional office showing be maintained in the divisional office showing

��(1) the serial number of each book, (1) the serial number of each book, ��(1) the serial number of each book, (1) the serial number of each book,

��(2) the name and designation of the person to (2) the name and designation of the person to whom issued,whom issued,

Measurement BookMeasurement Book��(3)(3) the date of issue and the date of issue and

��(4) the date of its return, (4) the date of its return,

��so that its eventual return to the divisional office may be so that its eventual return to the divisional office may be ��so that its eventual return to the divisional office may be so that its eventual return to the divisional office may be watched. A similar register should also be maintained in watched. A similar register should also be maintained in the subthe sub--divisional office.divisional office.

�� Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly even though not completely written up.even though not completely written up.

Measurement BookMeasurement Book��Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly Books no longer in use should be withdrawn promptly even though not completely written up.even though not completely written up.

�� The eventual return of all measurement books should The eventual return of all measurement books should be insisted on.be insisted on.

�� They should be carefully preserved for ten years. They should be carefully preserved for ten years.

��To ensure this, measurement books should be carefully To ensure this, measurement books should be carefully listed and made over to the open line authorities when listed and made over to the open line authorities when the construction divisions are closed.the construction divisions are closed.


powers to be exercised in recording powers to be exercised in recording

measurements (Open Line)measurements (Open Line)

SSE( PSSE( P--Way/Works) in Way/Works) in Gr. N (Rs. 1600Gr. N (Rs. 1600--2660/) and 2660/) and Gr. 1 (Rs. 2000Gr. 1 (Rs. 2000--3200): Rs.3200): Rs.93009300--3480034800--JEJE--I/SE/SSEI/SE/SSEGr. 1 (Rs. 2000Gr. 1 (Rs. 2000--3200): Rs.3200): Rs.93009300--3480034800--JEJE--I/SE/SSEI/SE/SSE

can record all measurements including ballast can record all measurements including ballast measurements subject to the test checks given below, measurements subject to the test checks given below,

cannot record earth work sectional measurements cannot record earth work sectional measurements unless they are, specially nominated by the Assistant unless they are, specially nominated by the Assistant

Engineer on considerations of competency and Engineer on considerations of competency and reliability.reliability.




Test Check:Test Check:

up to Rs. 25,000/up to Rs. 25,000/--: 10% cheek by the, AEN : 10% cheek by the, AEN up to Rs. 25,000/up to Rs. 25,000/--: 10% cheek by the, AEN : 10% cheek by the, AEN

Above Rs. 25,000 &Above Rs. 25,000 &

work exceeds the estimated cost by work exceeds the estimated cost by

more than 10%: 20% check by AENmore than 10%: 20% check by AEN

Quantity and quantity of ballast & Quantity and quantity of ballast &

pitching stones measurements: 100% check by AENpitching stones measurements: 100% check by AEN

Earth work sectional measurements; Discretion of AEN.Earth work sectional measurements; Discretion of AEN.




Test Check:Test Check:

Those Inspectors in Gr. I (Rs. 2000Those Inspectors in Gr. I (Rs. 2000--3200) Rs.3200) Rs.93009300--3480034800--JEJE--I/SE/SSEI/SE/SSEThose Inspectors in Gr. I (Rs. 2000Those Inspectors in Gr. I (Rs. 2000--3200) Rs.3200) Rs.93009300--3480034800--JEJE--I/SE/SSEI/SE/SSE

may finalize measurements for work may finalize measurements for work uptoupto Rs. 10,000/Rs. 10,000/-- even when the total value of even when the total value of the works exceeds the estimated value by more than 10%.the works exceeds the estimated value by more than 10%.

SSE/PSSE/P--way/Works (Rs. 1400way/Works (Rs. 1400--2300) when they holds independent charge, can record 2300) when they holds independent charge, can record measurements for works costing measurements for works costing uptoupto Rs. 25,000/Rs. 25,000/-- each: 20% AENeach: 20% AEN

JEs(JEs(MistriesMistries) having a diploma/3 years of service&) having a diploma/3 years of service&

those not having a diploma in Engineering, but 6 years experience to be nominated those not having a diploma in Engineering, but 6 years experience to be nominated by name by the Divisional Engineer can record measurements of by name by the Divisional Engineer can record measurements of works up to works up to Rs. Rs. 10,000/10,000/-- subject to a test check of 20% by the inspector of works. subject to a test check of 20% by the inspector of works.



measurements (Construction)measurements (Construction)

��SubSub--Overseer Masteries cannot record measurements. Overseer Masteries cannot record measurements.

��Inspector of Works and Permanent Way Inspectors cannot Inspector of Works and Permanent Way Inspectors cannot record measurements for the supply of ballast, pitching stones record measurements for the supply of ballast, pitching stones and earth work.and earth work.

�� For all other works, Inspectors of Works and Permanent Way For all other works, Inspectors of Works and Permanent Way Inspectors in Grade I & II can record measurements up to a Inspectors in Grade I & II can record measurements up to a value of Rupees One lakh: 20 per cent test check by AEN.value of Rupees One lakh: 20 per cent test check by AEN.


�� Measurement of E/W cross sections levels may be recorded Measurement of E/W cross sections levels may be recorded by Inspector of Works in the field book which should be in by Inspector of Works in the field book which should be in ink or inked before test checking by the Assistant Engineer. ink or inked before test checking by the Assistant Engineer.

�� 100% check by AEN.( levels along the centre 100% check by AEN.( levels along the centre line of alignment)line of alignment)

20% of the remaining levels of the cross sections)20% of the remaining levels of the cross sections)

�� All the corrections in the field book must be initialed by All the corrections in the field book must be initialed by �� All the corrections in the field book must be initialed by All the corrections in the field book must be initialed by the Assistant Engineer and no subsequent corrections the Assistant Engineer and no subsequent corrections should be made by any person other than the Assistant should be made by any person other than the Assistant Engineer who while doing so should record the reasons for Engineer who while doing so should record the reasons for the same.the same.

�� The signature of the contractor or his authorized agent The signature of the contractor or his authorized agent should be taken on every field book accepting the should be taken on every field book accepting the correctness of levels recorded therein.correctness of levels recorded therein.

�� Plotting of the cross sections may be done on graph pape. Plotting of the cross sections may be done on graph pape.

Measurement BookMeasurement Book�� Each set of measurements should commence with entries Each set of measurements should commence with entries

stating.stating.--

�� (i)(i) In the case of work done:In the case of work done:

�� (a)(a) Full name of work as given in the estimate;Full name of work as given in the estimate;

�� (b)(b) Situation of work.;Situation of work.;

�� (c)(c) Name of contractor;Name of contractor;

�� (d)(d) Number & date of agreement Number & date of agreement (d)(d) Number & date of agreement Number & date of agreement

�� (e)(e) Dates of commencement and completion of workDates of commencement and completion of work

�� (f)(f) Date of measurement;Date of measurement;

In the case of materials supplied:In the case of materials supplied:

�� (a)(a) Name of supplier;Name of supplier;

�� (b)(b) Number and date of agreementNumber and date of agreement

�� (c)(c) Purpose of supply;Purpose of supply;

�� (d)(d) Dates of commencement and completion of supply; Dates of commencement and completion of supply; and Date of measurement;and Date of measurement;

Detailed measurementsDetailed measurements

�� Detailed measurements are not required for Detailed measurements are not required for

lump sum works.lump sum works.

�� Final payment may be made on the Final payment may be made on the �� Final payment may be made on the Final payment may be made on the

certificate of the Assistant Engineer that the certificate of the Assistant Engineer that the

work has been completed according to the work has been completed according to the

drawings and specificationsdrawings and specifications..

Measurement BookMeasurement BookStandard type DrawingsStandard type Drawings

�� Detailed measurements are not required in the Detailed measurements are not required in the case of measurements of standard type staff case of measurements of standard type staff quarters. quarters.

�� AEN should certify that the work billed for has AEN should certify that the work billed for has been carried out in accordance with standard been carried out in accordance with standard type drawings then the quantities as given in the type drawings then the quantities as given in the schedule of Estimates for standard type quarters.schedule of Estimates for standard type quarters.


�� In the case of bridge girders and steel In the case of bridge girders and steel

fabricated structures the contractor can fabricated structures the contractor can

submit bills based on completion drawings. submit bills based on completion drawings.

�� These bills may be checked in the Drawing These bills may be checked in the Drawing

Office and accepted for payment.Office and accepted for payment.

�� No detailed measurements need be No detailed measurements need be

recorded.recorded.

Material ConsumptionMaterial Consumption

�� Cement concrete may be defined as building Cement concrete may be defined as building

material obtained by mixing cement, aggregates material obtained by mixing cement, aggregates

and water in suitable proportions and then and water in suitable proportions and then

curing this plastic mixture to a hard mass. curing this plastic mixture to a hard mass. curing this plastic mixture to a hard mass. curing this plastic mixture to a hard mass.

Hardened concrete resembles stone in weight, Hardened concrete resembles stone in weight,

hardness and strength to a great extant.hardness and strength to a great extant.


�� Properties of Cement concreteProperties of Cement concrete: The proportion of : The proportion of ingredients of cement concrete are generally defined by ingredients of cement concrete are generally defined by volume. For very important works it would be desirable volume. For very important works it would be desirable to have the proportion by weight rather than by to have the proportion by weight rather than by volume. Cement is normally measured by weight and a volume. Cement is normally measured by weight and a standard bag of 50kg is normally taken equal to 35 standard bag of 50kg is normally taken equal to 35 standard bag of 50kg is normally taken equal to 35 standard bag of 50kg is normally taken equal to 35 litres.litres.

�� Mix DesignMix Design: Cement, sand and coarse aggregates are : Cement, sand and coarse aggregates are mixed in certain proportion which can be 1:4:8, 1:3:6 & mixed in certain proportion which can be 1:4:8, 1:3:6 & 1:2:4. The first figure in this mix represent quantity of 1:2:4. The first figure in this mix represent quantity of cement, Second figure represent sand and third figure cement, Second figure represent sand and third figure represents coarse aggregate by weight.represents coarse aggregate by weight.

Material ConsumptionMaterial ConsumptionStrength of Concrete for different MixerStrength of Concrete for different Mixer

MixMix Strength in Strength in

Kg/CmKg/Cm2 2

Use in generalUse in general

1:4:81:4:8 5050 FoundationsFoundations

1:3:61:3:6 100100 Mass ConcreteMass Concrete

1:2:41:2:4 150150 Slabs, Beams, Slabs, Beams,

ColumnsColumns

1: 11: 11/21/2:3:3 200200 Piles, water Piles, water

retaining retaining

structuresstructures

Material ConsumptionMaterial ConsumptionNominal mixes for various types of worksNominal mixes for various types of works

Nature of work for which Nature of work for which

usedusedNominal MixNominal Mix

(i) Foundations of light structures(i) Foundations of light structures 1:5:10 or 1:6:121:5:10 or 1:6:12

(ii)(ii) Foundations of buildings, plum Foundations of buildings, plum

concrete, hearting of abutments and concrete, hearting of abutments and 1:4:8 or 1:5:101:4:8 or 1:5:10

concrete, hearting of abutments and concrete, hearting of abutments and

piers, retaining walls with stone face in piers, retaining walls with stone face in

hilly areas, etc.hilly areas, etc.

1:4:8 or 1:5:101:4:8 or 1:5:10

(iii) Mass concrete and foundations of (iii) Mass concrete and foundations of

bridgesbridges1:3:6 or 1:2:41:3:6 or 1:2:4

(iv) General RCC work in building e.g. (iv) General RCC work in building e.g.

beams, slabs, panel walls, stairs, bed beams, slabs, panel walls, stairs, bed

blocks, drain linings etc.,blocks, drain linings etc.,

1:2:41:2:4

(v) Important RCC structures, piles, (v) Important RCC structures, piles,

arches, water retaining structures etc.arches, water retaining structures etc.1:11:11/21/2:3:3

Material ConsumptionMaterial Consumption�� Controlled ConcreteControlled Concrete: Controlled concrete for use in : Controlled concrete for use in

plain and reinforced structures are normally in grades plain and reinforced structures are normally in grades

M10, M15, M20, M25 and M30. The maximum total M10, M15, M20, M25 and M30. The maximum total

quantity of aggregate by weight per 50Kg of cement quantity of aggregate by weight per 50Kg of cement

should not exceed 450 kg except in special should not exceed 450 kg except in special

circumstances.circumstances.circumstances.circumstances.

�� (i) Aggregate cement ratio determines the cost of the (i) Aggregate cement ratio determines the cost of the

mix.mix.

�� Water cement ratio determines the strength of concrete.Water cement ratio determines the strength of concrete.

�� Water aggregate ratio determines the workability of Water aggregate ratio determines the workability of

concrete.concrete.


�� Water Cement RatioWater Cement Ratio:: The ratio of the volume of water to The ratio of the volume of water to volume of cement used in a concrete mix is termed as water volume of cement used in a concrete mix is termed as water cement ratio. As a result of experiments it is observed that for a cement ratio. As a result of experiments it is observed that for a given proportion of ingredients in a concrete mix, there is almost given proportion of ingredients in a concrete mix, there is almost a fixed amount of water (optimum) which gives maximum a fixed amount of water (optimum) which gives maximum strength. A small variation in a quantity of water causes much strength. A small variation in a quantity of water causes much strength. A small variation in a quantity of water causes much strength. A small variation in a quantity of water causes much wider variation in the strength of concrete. In case the water wider variation in the strength of concrete. In case the water used is less, the resultant concrete will be comparatively dry, used is less, the resultant concrete will be comparatively dry, difficult to place in position and may pose problems in difficult to place in position and may pose problems in compaction. Moreover, with less water complete setting of compaction. Moreover, with less water complete setting of cement cannot be ensure4d and hence the strength of concrete cement cannot be ensure4d and hence the strength of concrete get reduced appreciably.get reduced appreciably.


�� Method of Calculation of Quantities for concrete workMethod of Calculation of Quantities for concrete work::

�� Volume of dry concrete = 1.5 x Vol. of wet concrete. (This Volume of dry concrete = 1.5 x Vol. of wet concrete. (This

factor 1.5decreases with lean mixes and increases with rich factor 1.5decreases with lean mixes and increases with rich

concrete mixes)concrete mixes)

�� Hence, if x cum of wet concrete is to be produced in proportion Hence, if x cum of wet concrete is to be produced in proportion �� Hence, if x cum of wet concrete is to be produced in proportion Hence, if x cum of wet concrete is to be produced in proportion

1:2:4.1:2:4.

�� Vol. of dry concrete = 1.5 xVol. of dry concrete = 1.5 x

�� Volume of Cement = 1/7 x 1.5xVolume of Cement = 1/7 x 1.5x

�� Volume of Sand = 2/7 x 1.5xVolume of Sand = 2/7 x 1.5x

�� Volume of Aggregate = 4/7 x 1.5xVolume of Aggregate = 4/7 x 1.5x

�� Volume of one bag of cement = 0.035cum.Volume of one bag of cement = 0.035cum.


Quantities of Ingredients of Stone Masonry in Cement Quantities of Ingredients of Stone Masonry in Cement

Mortar per Cubic MetreMortar per Cubic Metre..

SL SL

NoNoTypeType MixMix Mortar Mortar

requiredrequired

Cement Cement

in bagin bag

Sand Sand

cu.mcu.m

Stone Stone

Cu.mCu.mrequiredrequired in bagin bag cu.mcu.m Cu.mCu.m

11 Coarsed Coarsed

stone stone

dresseddressed

1:31:3 0.330.33 3.153.15 0.330.33 1.051.05

22 Random Random

rubblerubble

1:31:3 0.450.45 4.304.30 0.450.45 1.001.00

33 Random Random

rubblerubble

1:41:4 0.450.45 3.203.20 0.450.45 1.001.00


Quantities of Ingredients of Cement Plastering over Brick Work Quantities of Ingredients of Cement Plastering over Brick Work

1.25cm. Thick per Square Metre.1.25cm. Thick per Square Metre.

Sl NoSl No MixMix Cement BagsCement Bags Sand Cu.mSand Cu.m RemarksRemarks

11 1:31:3 0.1400.140 0.0150.015 33% extra 33% extra 11 1:31:3 0.1400.140 0.0150.015 33% extra 33% extra

for stone for stone

masonry masonry

in each in each

case of case of

mixmix

22 1:41:4 0.1100.110 0.0150.015

33 1:51:5 0.0950.095 0.1650.165

44 1:61:6 0.0790.079 0.1650.165


Quantities of Ingredients of Cement pointing over Brick Quantities of Ingredients of Cement pointing over Brick

work per Square Metre.work per Square Metre.

Sl NoSl No MixMix Cement Cement

BagsBags

Sand in Sand in

Cu.mCu.m

RemarksRemarks

BagsBags Cu.mCu.m

11 1:21:2 0.0550.055 0.00360.0036 33% extra 33% extra

for stone for stone

masonry masonry

in each in each

mixmix

22 1:31:3 0.0350.035 0.00360.0036

Material consumptionMaterial consumptionEstimated Quantities of Materials Required Per CU.M of Estimated Quantities of Materials Required Per CU.M of

compacted Mortar and concretecompacted Mortar and concrete

Nominal MixNominal Mix WaterWater CementCement Sand in Sand in

LitersLiters

Broken Broken

stone stone

in litresin litresCemeCeme

ntnt

Fine Fine

aggregateaggregate

Coarse Coarse

aggregateaggregate

Quantity Quantity

per 50kg per 50kg

bag of bag of

By By

weight weight

kgkg

By bags By bags

NosNos

bag of bag of

cement in cement in

letresletres

kgkg

11 22 44 27.527.5 310310 6.26.2 434434 868868

11 33 66 37.537.5 215215 4.34.3 452452 904904

11 44 88 47.547.5 165165 3.33.3 462462 924924

Material ConsumptionMaterial ConsumptionReinforcement Reinforcement –– Areas and Weight of RodsAreas and Weight of Rods

Dia. Of bar Dia. Of bar

in mmin mmArea in Square Area in Square

C.MC.M

Weight per Weight per

foot in Kgsfoot in Kgs

Weight per Weight per

Meter in KgsMeter in Kgs

66 0.280.28 0.070.07 0.220.22

88 0.500.50 0.1190.119 0.390.3988 0.500.50 0.1190.119 0.390.39

1010 0.790.79 0.1890.189 0.620.62

1212 1.131.13 0.2710.271 0.890.89

1616 2.012.01 0.4820.482 1.581.58

1818 2.542.54 0.600.60 2.002.00

2020 3.143.14 0.750.75 2.462.46

2424 4.524.52 1.081.08 3.553.55

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