Question

Which of the following units is used in estimating R.C.C. & R.B. work on site?
1. sq. m.
2. cu. m.
3. sq. ft.
4. ft

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : cu. m.

Concepts:

Based on IS 1200, the units for measurement for various civil work is given as:

Type or Work	Description	Units of Measurement
Earth Work	Earth work  in Excavation Filling in foundation trenches & Filling in plinth	cum
Concrete Work	RCC work, Chajja’s Sun-shades, R.B. work	Cum
	Cement concrete in roof terracing	Sq.m
	Cement concrete in beds	Cum
	Cement concrete in Lintels	Cum
Stone Work	Stone work	Cum
Wood Work	Door and window frames or Chowkhats	Cum
	Door or window shutters (thickness specified)	Sq. m
	Door and window fittings like hinges, sliding bolt, tower bolt etc	Number
Steel Work	Steel Reinforcement bars in RCC and R.B. work	Quintals
	Bending, binding of steel reinforcement	Quintals
Shuttering	Centering and Shuttering work	Sq.m
Flooring	Cement concrete flooring of specified thickness	Sq. m
	Door and window Sill ( CC or Mortar)	Sq m
	Plaster work	Sqm
	Painting work	Sqm