QSM501 No. 1 Intro
QSM501 No. 1 Intro
QSM501 No. 1 Intro
INTRODUCTION
CREDIT UNIT: 4
PART: 03
COURSE STATUS: CORE
CONTACT HOUR: Lecture 4hrs/wk ,Tutorial 1hr/wk
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, students should
be able to:
understand and interpret drawings
understand and prepare schedules for the
measured items
measure reinforced in-situ concrete works
measure related elements using computer software
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Introduction
Assessment
5 Coursework : 50%
Substructure
Frame
Upper Floor
Staircase
Final Exam : 50%
Paper I
Paper II
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1 Introduction to Syllabus
Introduction to the course outlining topics covered and methods of Week 1
assessment such examination, test and coursework.
Uses of schedule in measurement.
2 Substructure; Site Investigation
Detail examination on the rules of measurement for substructure
works. Discussion includes general information required before Week 2
undertaking measurement under this heading.
Information with regard to site investigation undertaken such trial pits
and boreholes, existence of services and ground water levels which
are affecting the contract are being discussed with example of
preamble clauses.
3 Substructure; Excavation Works
Rules of measurement for excavation works, such as depth, starting
levels and types of excavation.
Work examples on the types and measurement of excavation.
Week 3
Class exercise on the measurement of the various types of
excavation.
Detail examination on the rules of measurement for substructure
works.
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4 Substructure; Excavation Works (cont’d)
Continue with the rules of measurement on disposal of water, surplus Week 4
excavated material and filling of excavation.
5 Substructure; Concrete Works
Rules of measurement for concrete works especially for items Week 5
related to substructure works.
Rules of measurement for reinforcement in foundation.
6 Substructure; Concrete Works (cont’d)
Rules of measurement for formwork in foundation.
Measurement of concrete work for blinding screed, pad foundation, Week 6
pile caps, strip foundation, column stump, ground beams and (C1)
concrete bed.
Measurement with the aid of schedules.
7 SEMESTER BREAK Week 7
8 Frame
Rules of measurement for isolated columns, pilaster, walls, isolated Week 8
and attached beams with regards to concrete work, reinforcement
and formwork.
Work examples of measurement for the above using schedules.
Class exercise to enhance understanding on the above
measurement.
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9 Frame Week 9
Class exercise/tutorials for items under the element frame. (C2)
10 Upper Floor and Flat Roof
Rules of measurement for upper floor and flat roof with regards to
concrete work, reinforcement and formwork. Week 10
Work examples on the measurement of upper floor and flat roof.
Class exercise on provision of SMM with regards to upper floors and
flat roof.
11 Upper Floor and Flat Roof (cont’d) Week 11
Cont’d exercise and tutorials for upper floor and flat roof. (C3)
12 Upper Floor and Flat Roof (cont’d) Week 12
Cont’d exercise and tutorials for upper floor and flat roof.
13 Staircase
Rules of measurement for staircase with regards to concrete work, Week 13
reinforcement and formwork.
Work examples on the measurement of staircases.
Class exercise on the provision of SMM2 with regards to staircases.
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14 Staircase
Rules of measurement for staircase with regards to concrete work, Week 14
reinforcement and formwork. (C4)
Work examples on the measurement of staircases.
Class exercise on the provision of SMM2 with regards to staircases.
15 Specification Writing Week 15
Sources of information. (C5)
Standard specification and codes of practice.
16 REVISION Week 16
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Introduction
BUILDING WORKS
TO COLLECTION
* Credit to Tn Hj Mohd Nasruddin Ayub