CE 208
Estimating and Costing
Course Introduction
Prepared by,
Md. Ariful Islam
B.Sc. in CE, DUET
Lecturer, Dept. of Civil Engineering, DIU
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Course Information
Course No: CE 208
Course Title: Estimating and Costing
Credit: 1.50
Course Content: Earthwork excavation for roadway, earthwork computation from spot
levels;
Estimation for residential building: Estimation of slab, beam, column, footing;
analysis of rates, specifications, costing of residential building; estimation
and costing of septic tank; estimation and costing of underground water reservoir;
Estimation and costing of retaining wall; Estimation and costing of slab culvert;
Estimation and costing of bridges, highways construction;Estimation of steel truss;
Computer aided quantity estimation; Construction site survey and estimation
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Course Information
References
1) Estimating Abul Faraz Khan (Sabdik Publishers).
2) Estimating, Costing & Valuation (Civil) Pasrija, Arora, Inderjit Singh (New Asian Publishers, Delhi).
3) A Text Book on Estimating & Costing (Civil) With Drawings D. Kohli, R.C.Kohli (Ambala Ramesh
Publication).
4) BNBC & PWD rate-charts are helpful.
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Course Teacher’s Information
Name:
Md. Ariful Islam
Designation:
Lecturer,
Department of Civil
Engineering, Dhaka
International University
Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering,
DUET
Contact Number:
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01741690888
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Prepare quantity estimates for buildings, roads, reservoir, bridge, and truss structures
as per specifications. (PO-3)
2. Draft detailed specifications and workout rate analysis for all works related to civil
engineering projects. (PO-3)
3. Ascertain the quantity of materials required for civil engineering works as per
specifications. (PO-3)
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
4.Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5.Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6.The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7.Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
8.Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of the engineering practice.
9.Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10.Communication Skill: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with
the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend
and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and
give and receive clear instructions.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
11.Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12.Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
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Marks Distribution
 Mid Term Examination: 20 marks
 Class Test: 10 marks
 Assignment/Presentation: 10 marks
 Attendance & Class Performance: 10 marks
 Semester Final Examination: 50 marks
 Total: (20+10+10+10+50) = 100 marks
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Grade Distribution
Obtained Marks
Grade
GPA
80-100
A+
4.00
75-79
A
3.75
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
AB+
B
BC+
C
3.50
3.25
3.00
2.75
2.50
2.25
40-44
D
2.00
0-39
F
0.00
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CGPA Calculation
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Thank You
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