Civil Engineering Shorts Question

1.  What Does It Mean To Survey A Boat?
   Answer :
   Basically, it is a detailed inspection of a boat, hopefully done by a qualified, diligent, intelligent and honest surveyor, for the purpose of determining its current condition and seaworthiness.
2. What Is A Chartered Quantity Surveyor?
   Answer :
   Members and Fellows of the RICS entitled to use the designation (and a number of variations such as "Chartered Building Surveyor" or "Chartered Quantity Surveyor" or "Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor" depending on their field .

What are some the common roof types?

What are some the common roof types? 

There are several types of roofs available. Some of the commonly used ones include: 

• Gable roof 
• Gambrel roof 
• Shed roof 
• Half-hipped roof 
• Dutch Hip roof 
• A-Frame roof 
• Skillion roof 
• Folded Plate roof 
• Gull wind roof 
• Bell cast roof 
• Sawtooth roof 

Describe the various types of slump test indications.

Describe the various types of slump test indications. 

Slump tests are initiated to empirically measure the consistency of fresh concrete before it sets. They can also be used to check for an improperly mixed batch of concrete as well. There are three different types of slumps that occur in slump tests listed as below: 

• True Slump 
• Shear Slump 
• Collapse Slump

What is Quantity Surveying/ Estimation

Quantity Surveying/ Estimating

An art to collect data about material and cost required for a project is called
QUANTITY SURVEYING/ESTIMATING.
The Process of cost estimating is working out how much a building or other
construction will cost to make. The cost are usually divided into material and labour
cost..

TENDERING is the process of making a priced offer to construct the building. This is a
legally enforcable offer made within the conditions of the tender documention.
Necessary data for preparing an estimate of project are

1. Drawings
2. Specifications 
3. Rates.

Types of Estimate
A. Original Estimate
B. Repair Estimate