Afroz Civil

This is the productivity of construction works, including quantity, labor, and duration, which is very helpful information for all site engineers. Productivity, Labor, and Duration for Activities Excavation (Manual) Quantity : 8–10 cubic meters/day per laborer Labor : 10–15 laborers (for larger sites) Duration : As per the area/volume to excavate Mechanical Excavation Quantity : 80–120 cubic meters/day (using an excavator) Labor : 1 operator, 2 helpers Duration : Based on excavation size Manual Backfilling from Available Soil Quantity : 12 cubic meters/labor/day Labor : 6–8 laborers Duration : Based on total area/volume Backfilling from Brought-Out Soil Quantity : 15 cubic meters/labor/day Labor : 5 laborers (excluding transport equipment labor) Duration : Based on volume and transport logistics Sand Filling Quantity : 20 cubic meters/day (manual filling) Labor : 4–5 laborers Duration : Based on area and thickness Anti-Termite Treatment Quantity : 1,000–1,200 square meters/day (spray a...

  Basic Knowledge for Site Engineers Basic Knowledge for Site Engineers (As per Indian Standards) 1. Height of a Building (Floor to Floor) The floor-to-floor height for residential buildings is typically 3.0 m to 3.15 m , including slab thickness. For commercial buildings, it can range from 3.5 m to 4.5 m depending on design and requirements. Relevant Code: IS 875 (Part 2):1987 recommends a minimum clear height of 2.75 m for habitable rooms. 2. Height of Parapet Wall The minimum height for parapet walls is 1 m . For safety in high-rise buildings, the height may increase to 1.2 m or more . 3. Height of Window Sill Window sill height for residential spaces is typically 0.9 m from the finished floor level. For commercial spaces, it may range from 0.6 m to 0.75 m . Relevant Code: IS 1038:1983. 4. Minimum Thickness of Slab The minimum thickness of an RCC slab is 125 mm as per...