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title: "Cost of PCC at remote site (Bajhang)"
subject: "Estimating and Costing"
chapter: 4
key: "semester_7/estimating_and_costing:rate-pcc-bajhang-cost"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/estimating_and_costing/rate-pcc-bajhang-cost
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# Cost of PCC at remote site (Bajhang)

Estimating and Costing · Chapter 4: Analysis of Rates

- Asked in: 2081 Bhadra, 7 marks
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
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## Question

A structure is to be constructed in Bajhang district with Plain Concrete Cement (PCC) work. The fine aggregate and coarse aggregates are available locally @ Rs 2000/m³. Cement is not locally available, so it has to be bought from nearest market 100 km away from site. The cost of cement in nearest market is Rs 600 per bag and carrying cost is Rs 0.05/kg/km. Find out the cost of the 1 cum PCC work at that place if skilled and unskilled manpower required for PCC work per cum is 1 & 4 md with 1000 & 900 daily wages respectively.

## Short answer

Assuming a 1:2:4 PCC mix, cement cost at site after 100 km carriage is Rs 850 per bag. For 1 m3, 6.34 bags cement, 0.44 m3 sand, 0.88 m3 coarse aggregate are needed. Direct cost is Rs 12,629; with 15% overheads, rate is Rs 14,523.35.

## Answer

#### Assumption
The mix of the PCC is not given; the usual nominal mix **1:2:4** (M15) is assumed. Dry volume = 1.54 m³ per m³ of concrete.

#### Cost of cement at site
Carriage = 0.05 Rs/kg/km x 50 kg x 100 km = Rs 250 per bag. Cement at site = 600 + 250 = **Rs 850 per bag**.

#### Quantities per m³ of PCC (1:2:4, sum = 7)
- Cement = 1.54/7 = 0.2200 m³ x 1,440/50 = 6.34 bags
- Sand = 1.54 x 2/7 = 0.440 m³
- Aggregate = 1.54 x 4/7 = 0.880 m³

#### Cost of 1 m³ PCC
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate (Rs) | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement (0.2200 m³) at site (600 + 250 carriage) | 6.34 | bag | 850.00 | 5,389.00 |
| Sand (0.440 m³), local | 0.44 | m³ | 2,000.00 | 880.00 |
| Coarse aggregate (0.880 m³), local | 0.88 | m³ | 2,000.00 | 1,760.00 |
| Skilled labour | 1 | md | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Unskilled labour | 4 | md | 900.00 | 3,600.00 |
| **Direct cost** | | | | **12,629.00** |
| Contractor's overhead and profit (if added) | 15% | | | 1,894.35 |
| **Rate with overhead and profit** | | | | **14,523.35** |

**Answer: Cost of 1 m³ of PCC (1:2:4) at the site = Rs 12,629.00 (direct cost); with 15% overhead and profit the rate = Rs 14,523.35.**

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. Carriage cost per bag?
   A. Rs 5
   B. Rs 50
   C. 0.05 x 50 x 100 = Rs 250
   D. Rs 2.5
   Answer: C. Rs/kg/km x kg x km. (Key point: Carriage)

2. Cement at site per bag?
   A. Rs 600
   B. Rs 250
   C. Rs 1,100
   D. Rs 850
   Answer: D. 600 + 250. (Key point: Cement at site)

3. Mix assumed since not given?
   A. 1:2:4 (M15)
   B. 1:1.5:3
   C. 1:3:6
   D. 1:1:2
   Answer: A. Usual nominal PCC. (Key point: Assumed mix)

4. Direct cost of 1 m³?
   A. Rs 14,523 direct
   B. Rs 12,629; Rs 14,523.35 with 15% overhead
   C. Rs 5,389
   D. Rs 21,000
   Answer: B. Sum of cement, aggregates, labour. (Key point: Result)

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