Definition
Factors
Classification
General Specifications for buildings
Describes the nature and class of work, materials to be used in work etc.
Describe quantity of materials, proportion of mortar, workmanship etc. which are
not mentioned in drawings.
Drawings and Specifications collectively define the full structure.
Damp proof 1:1.5:3 cement concrete of 1” 1:2 cement mortar of 2cm 1:2 cement mortar of
thickness with standard water thickness with standard water 2cm thickness with
course
proofing material mixed with proofing material standard water proofing
cement and two coatings of material
bitumen
Super structure First class brickwork with 1:6 Second class brickwork in lime Second class brickwork in
cement mortar. Lintels over mortar. Lintels over doors and mud mortar. Doors and
doors and windows shall be of windows shall be of RB. window openings
RCC. provided with arches of
second class brickwork in
lime mortar or wooden
planks
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Flooring Mosaic flooring shall be 2.5cm cement concrete over Brick on edge floor over
provided . 7.5cm lime concrete. Verandah well rammed earth
floor shall be of brick tile over
lime concrete
Finishing Inside and outside shall be Inside and outside shall be 12mm Inside and outside shall be
12mm cement lime plastered cement mortar plastered 1:6. plastered with lime
1:1:6. Inside and outside Ceiling shall be cement plastered mortar and whitewashed
whitewashed with interior 1:3. inside and outside
distempered whitewashed
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a. Texture homogeneous in texture have slight irregularities in size, Not uniform in size
and emit a clear ringing shape . slight chips, flaws or surface
sound on being struck crack but must be free from lime or
together. kankar
Free from flaws, cracks,
chops, stones and lime.
b. Color deep red, cherry and Dull red will vary from brick to brick Yellowish color
copper color (Overburnt)
c. Size, shape Uniform size, clear edge Irregular shape having rough Loose and non uniform
finish surface shape
d. Water absorption The water absorption of The water absorption of bricks after The water absorption of
bricks after 24 hours 24 hours immersion in cold water bricks after 24 hours
immersion in cold water should be 22% by weight immersion in cold water
should be 20% by weight should be 25% by weight
e. Crushing strength 105 kg per sq. cm 70 kg per sq cm.
Excavated
If rock found
material to Water in
, shall be
SITE Excavation be stored trenches to
DWG to be If soil is loose levelled or
CLEARANCE( should be one meter be pumped
followed ( As then shoring shall be cut
Grass, Stone neatly away from out , and
approved ) to be done and removed
etc) leveled the edges of shoring to be
as per EI
the provided
instruction
excavation
Excavated
If rock found
material to Water in
, shall be
SITE Excavation be stored trenches to
DWG to be If soil is loose levelled or
CLEARANCE( should be one meter be pumped
followed ( As then shoring shall be cut
Grass, Stone neatly away from out , and
approved ) to be done and removed
etc) leveled the edges of shoring to be
as per EI
the provided
instruction
excavation
• Hand Mixing
Mixing • Machine
mixing
Consist
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Laying
Protect
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