QSM201 Construction Measurement (1 of 4) Civil & Structural Works Tutor-Marked Assignment One Questions | SUSS

QSM201 TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT ONE (TMA01)  

This assignment is worth 15% of the final mark for QSM201 Construction Measurement (1 of 4) Civil & Structural Works.  

The cut-off date for this assignment is 11 February 2025, 2355 hrs.   

Question 1  

1. With the aid of a diagram and citing the relevant SMM2 clauses, describe and illustrate with examples how the minimum deduction rule under the general principles section is applied to measurement work.
2. Cite relevant SMM clauses, explain and illustrate how the minimum deduction rule is applied when measuring concrete work, formwork and brick walls. 

Question 2  

1. Explain what is meant by “deemed to be included” as used in SMM2 for the description and measurement of building works.
2. Describe and illustrate with diagrams where appropriate what are deemed to be included in the description and measurement of each item of excavation and concrete work.

Question 3  

Figure Q3.1 shows a foundation plan for a proposed guard house. A site survey shows that the existing site is covered with tall grasses, bushes and small trees. The existing ground level after site clearance is at 100.975.  

Apply measurement techniques to take off quantities for the following works:  

1. Site clearance work. 
2. Oversite excavation to reduced level 100.800 and disposal of soil off site.
3. Oversite excavation to reduced level 100.400 and disposal of soil off site. 

Question 4  

Figures Q4.1 and Q4.2 show a plan and elevation of the proposed shallow foundation. Apply measurement techniques to take off quantities for the following works:  

1. Excavation for the pad foundations and ground beam.
2. Concrete work for pad foundations, column stumps and ground beams including the adjustment of quantities for excavation work.
3. Formwork for pad foundations, column stumps and ground beams.
4. Reinforcement for column stumps and bases.

General Notes for Question 4:  

• All excavation work shall commence from the reduce level (100.000). Site clearance and over site excavation works are not required. 
• All reinforced concrete shall be of grade 35.  
• A layer of 75 mm thick lean concrete (grade 15) is to be spread below the pad foundations and ground beam. 
• Formwork shall be of sawn timber 
• Reinforcement for column stumps shall be 6H28 mm diameter main bars with lap as shown and H10 mm links at 150 mm c/c. Bend for main bars shall be 500 mm.  
• Reinforcement for column bases shall be H16 mm diameter main bars at 175 mm c/c in both directions. Bend shall be calculated. 3xH10 ties shall be provided for each column base. 
• Concrete cover shall be 50 mm thick. 

Figure Q3.1: Foundation Plan

Figure Q4.1: Foundation Details (NTS)

Figure Q4.2: Typical Reinforcement Details