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Bill of quantities for RCC T-beam bridge

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Bill of quantities lists each item with unit, quantity, rate and amount; amount equals quantity times rate. The T-beam decking works total Rs 6,557,220.00, comprising PCC Rs 1,425,600, formwork Rs 2,430,000, reinforcement Rs 2,484,000 and wearing coat Rs 217,620.

Prepare a bill of quantities from the following data for the construction of an RCC T-beam decking bridge.

Quantity of workDetail of workRate per unit of work
108 m³PCC (1:1:2) for RCC worksRs 13,200.00
3240 m²Formwork for RCC worksRs 750.00
21600 kgSteel reinforcement for RCC worksRs 115.00
18 m³PCC (1:2:4) wearing coatRs 12090.00

A bill of quantities lists each item with its description, unit, quantity, rate and amount (amount = quantity x rate).

SNDescription of workUnitQuantityRate (Rs)Amount (Rs)
1PCC (1:1:2) for RCC worksm³10813,200.001,425,600.00
2Formwork for RCC worksm²3,240750.002,430,000.00
3Steel reinforcement for RCC workskg21,600115.002,484,000.00
4PCC (1:2:4) wearing coatm³1812,090.00217,620.00
Total6,557,220.00

Working of the amounts:

  • PCC for RCC: 108 x 13,200 = 1,425,600.00
  • Formwork: 3,240 x 750 = 2,430,000.00
  • Reinforcement: 21,600 x 115 = 2,484,000.00
  • Wearing coat: 18 x 12,090 = 217,620.00

Answer: Total cost of the T-beam decking works = Rs 6,557,220.00. Contingency and VAT are added to this total if required.

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