Cosc 275 Final Exam – Questions With Right
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A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually loaded axially in
compression.
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1 Estimating 2 column
3 Addendum 4 quantity survey
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Terms in this set (67)
Estimating The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed
project.
, take off The process in which detailed lists are compiled,
based on drawings and specifications, of all the
material and equipment necessary to construct a
project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate
how much it will cost to build the project.
quantities Measured amounts of construction items expressed
in their customary units.
quantification In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings.
quantity survey A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
area A measurement of a given planar region or of the
surface of a solid.
area method A construction cost estimating system employing unit
square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross
floor area of a building.
length The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" = 1',
3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
dimension A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
specifications or specs Documents that define the qualitative requirements
for products, materials,
and workmanship upon which the contract for
construction is based.
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study using Learn
A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually loaded axially in
compression.
Choose an answer
1 Estimating 2 column
3 Addendum 4 quantity survey
Don't know?
Terms in this set (67)
Estimating The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed
project.
, take off The process in which detailed lists are compiled,
based on drawings and specifications, of all the
material and equipment necessary to construct a
project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate
how much it will cost to build the project.
quantities Measured amounts of construction items expressed
in their customary units.
quantification In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
costing. In the engineering and construction industry,
a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials
from drawings.
quantity survey A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
area A measurement of a given planar region or of the
surface of a solid.
area method A construction cost estimating system employing unit
square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross
floor area of a building.
length The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" = 1',
3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
dimension A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
specifications or specs Documents that define the qualitative requirements
for products, materials,
and workmanship upon which the contract for
construction is based.
