CIE 126:

QUANTITY SURVEYING

Detailed Quantity Survey:

Formworks
Engr. Kyssel M. Quitalig
Faculty, Civil Engineering Department
Formworks

 Form is a temporary boarding, sheathing or pan used to produce

the desired shape and size of concrete.

 Selection of forms are based on:

1. Cost of materials
2. Construction and assembling cost
3. The number of times it could be used
4. Strength and resistance to pressure tear and wear
Classification of CHB

 Plywood as form has the following advantage.

 It is economical in terms of labor cost.
 It is lightweight and handy. It has smooth surface which may not require
plastering.
 Less consumption of nails.
 Ease of assembling and disassembling
 Standard commercial size of plywood 4ft by 8ft or roughly
(120cm x 240cm)
WOOD FRAME
Forms for Square and Rectangular Column

1. Find the lateral perimeter of the column

P = 2 (a + b) + 0.20

wherein:
 P = lateral perimeter of the column
 a = shorter side of the column
 b = longer side of the column
 0.20 = constant value for the lapping of form joints
2. Multiply P by the height of one column times the number of columns to get the total
area of the forms
3. Divide the total area by 2.88 (area of plywood) to get the number of plywood forms.
4. Multiply the number of plywood by 29.67 to get the board foot of 2x2 frame, multiply
number of plywood by 44.50 to get the board foot of 2x3 frame.
Sample Problem 1
Six concrete posts at 4.00 meters high with a uniform cross-sectional
dimension of 0.3m x 0.3m. Specify the use of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a
2” by 2” wood frame. List down the materials required using a continuous rib
type form.
Sample Problem 1
Six concrete posts at 4.00 meters high with a uniform cross-sectional dimension of 0.3m x 0.3m. Specify
the use of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” by 2” wood frame. List down the materials required using
a continuous rib type form.

Sol’n:
1. Lateral perimeter of
column
P = 2 (a + b) + 0.2
P = 2 (0.3 + 0.3) + 0.2
P = 1.4m
Sample Problem 1
Six concrete posts at 4.00 meters high with a uniform cross-sectional dimension of 0.3m x 0.3m. Specify
the use of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” by 2” wood frame. List down the materials required using
a continuous rib type form.

Sol’n:
2. Total Area of forms
A=PxHx#
A = 1.4 x 4 x 6
A = 33.6𝒎𝟐
Sample Problem 1
Six concrete posts at 4.00 meters high with a uniform cross-sectional dimension of 0.3m x 0.3m. Specify the
use of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” by 2” wood frame. List down the materials required using a
continuous rib type form.

Sol’n:
3. Total Number of Plywoods
𝑵𝒑 = 𝑨
𝑨 𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅

Pp 𝑵𝒑 = 𝟑𝟑.𝟔𝒎 𝟐
𝟏.𝟐 𝒙 𝟐.𝟒 (𝒎𝟐)
𝑵𝒑 = 𝟏𝟏.𝟔𝟕 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝟏𝟐𝒑𝒄𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍
Sample Problem 1
Six concrete posts at 4.00 meters high with a uniform cross-sectional dimension of 0.3m x 0.3m. Specify the
use of 6mm (1/4”) marine plywood on a 2” by 2” wood frame. List down the materials required using a
continuous rib type form.

Sol’n:
4. Board ft of Wood Frame
𝑵𝒇 = 𝐍𝐩 𝐱 𝐅
Pp
𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒇 = 𝟏𝟐𝒑𝒄𝒔 𝒙 𝟐𝟗.𝟔𝟕
𝒑𝒄𝒔
𝑵𝒇 = 𝟑𝟓𝟔.𝟎𝟒 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝟑𝟓𝟔 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕.
𝒐𝒇 𝟐" by 2" 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆
Forms for Beams and Girders
1. Find the lateral perimeter of 2 sides form
P = 2 d + b + 0.10

wherein:
 P = lateral perimeter of the column
 d = height of beam (side form)
 b = width of beam (bottom form)
 0.10 = constant value for the lapping of form
2. Multiply P by the length of one beam times the number of beams to
get the total area of the forms
3. Divide the total area by 2.88 (area of plywood) to get the number of
plywood forms.
4. Multiply the number of plywood by 29.67 to get the board foot of 2x2
frame, multiply number of plywood by 44.50 to get the board foot of 2x3
frame.
Sample Problem 2
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.3 by 0.6meter has a
uniform clear span of 4.50 meter. Using 1⁄4” thick 4’ by 8’ plywood form on a 2”
by 2” lumber frame. List down the materials required.
Sample Problem 2
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.3 by 0.6meter has a
uniform clear span of 4.50 meter. Using 1⁄4” thick 4’ by 8’ plywood form on a 2” by 2”
lumber frame. List down the materials required.

Sol’n:
1. Lateral perimeter of beam
P = 2 (d) + b + 0.1
P = 2 (0.6) + 0.3 + 0.1
P = 1.6m
Sample Problem 2
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.3 by 0.6meter has a
uniform clear span of 4.50 meter. Using 1⁄4” thick 4’ by 8’ plywood form on a 2” by 2”
lumber frame. List down the materials required.

Sol’n:
2. Total Area of forms
A=PxLx#
A = 1.6 x 4.5 x 10
A = 72𝒎𝟐
Sample Problem 2
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.3 by 0.6meter has a uniform
clear span of 4.50 meter. Using 1⁄4” thick 4’ by 8’ plywood form on a 2” by 2” lumber
frame. List down the materials required.

Sol’n:
3. Total Number of Plywoods
𝑨
𝑵𝒑 =
𝑨𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅
𝟕𝟐𝒎𝟐
𝑵𝒑 =
𝟏.𝟐 𝒙 𝟐.𝟒 (𝒎𝟐)
𝑵𝒑 = 𝟐𝟓𝒑𝒄𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅
Sample Problem 2
Ten concrete beams with cross sectional dimensions of 0.3 by 0.6meter has a uniform
clear span of 4.50 meter. Using 1⁄4” thick 4’ by 8’ plywood form on a 2” by 2” lumber
frame. List down the materials required.

Sol’n:
4. Board ft of Wood Frame
𝑵𝒇 = 𝐍𝐩 𝐱 𝐅
𝑵𝒇 = 𝟐𝟓𝒑𝒄𝒔 𝒙 𝟐𝟗.𝟔𝟕 bd. ft.
𝑝𝑐𝑠
𝑵𝒇 = 𝟕𝟒𝟏.𝟕𝟓 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝟕𝟒𝟐 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕.
𝒐𝒇 𝟐" by 2" 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆
Sample Problem 3

 A reinforced concrete
building has 9 columns
with a clear height of
4.00 meters. Find the
floor slab form using ¼”
thick marine plywood.
Sample Problem 3
 A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters. Find the floor slab form
using ¼” thick marine plywood

Sol’n:
1. Total Area of forms
A=LxW
A = 4.5 x 4 x 4
A = 72𝒎𝟐

2. Total Number of Plywoods

𝑨
𝑵𝒑 =
𝑨 𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅
𝟕𝟐
𝑵𝒑 =
𝟏.𝟐 𝒙 𝟐.𝟒
𝑵𝒑 = 𝟐𝟓𝒑𝒄𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅
Scaffolding
Scaffolding
Sample Problem 3
 A reinforced concrete
building has 9 columns
with a clear height of 4.00
meters as shown in figure
below. Determine the
required lumber for
scaffolding for the columns,
beams and concrete floor
slab under the following
specifications:
2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x
2” Horizontal support and
Diagonal braces.
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
A. Scaffolding for Columns
1. Total Length of 9 Columns
𝑳𝒄 = H x #
𝑳𝒄 = 4 x 9
𝑳𝒄 = 36m

2. Length of Vertical Support

𝑳𝒗𝒔 = 4m x
𝟑.𝟐𝟖𝒇𝒕
= 𝟏𝟑.𝟏𝟐 𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝟏𝟒 𝒇𝒕
𝟏𝒎

3. Find the Number of Bd. Ft. Refer to Table 5-3,

Using 2” x 3” for Vertical support:
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝐋 𝐱 𝐅
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟑𝟔𝐦 𝐱 𝟕
𝒎
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟐𝟓𝟐 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
 Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
A. Scaffolding for Columns
4. Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula:

𝟐𝟓𝟐 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕,.(𝟏𝟐)

𝑵𝒍 =
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟒)
𝑵𝒍 = 𝟑𝟔 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟏𝟒′ 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Since the commercial lengths of lumbers are 8’; 10’; 12’,instead of 14’
use 2 pieces 8’,therefore,order: 𝑵𝒍 = 𝟕𝟐 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟖′ lumber
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
A. Scaffolding for Columns
5. Find the Board Feet of Horizontal Supports.
Refer to Table 5-3, using 2” x 2” lumber
(assume the length is 12’)
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝑳𝒄 𝐱 𝐅
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟑𝟔𝐦 𝐱 𝟐𝟏
𝒎
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟕𝟓𝟔 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula:
𝟕𝟓𝟔 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕.(𝟏𝟐)
𝑵𝒍 =
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟐′)
𝑵𝒍 = 𝟏𝟖𝟗 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟏𝟐′ 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
A. Scaffolding for Columns
6. Find the Board Feet of Diagonal Braces.
Refer to Table 5-3, using 2” x 2” lumber
(assume the length is 12’)
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝑳𝒄 𝐱 𝐅
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟑𝟔𝐦 𝐱 𝟏𝟏.𝟕𝟎
𝒎
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟒𝟐𝟏.𝟐 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula:
𝟒𝟐𝟏.𝟐 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕,.(𝟏𝟐)
𝑵𝒍 =
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟐′)
𝑵𝒍 = 𝟕𝟎.𝟐 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝟕𝟏 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟏𝟐′ 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
B. Scaffolding for Beams
1. Total Length of 9 Beams
𝑳𝒃 = 6 ( 4m) +6 (4.5m)
𝑳𝒃 = 51m
2. Length of Vertical Support
The length of the Vertical supports for the beams is 14’
(same as the vertical support for columns scaffoldings)
L = 4m x
𝟑.𝟐𝟖𝒇𝒕
= 𝟏𝟑.𝟏𝟐 𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝟏𝟒 𝒇𝒕
𝟏𝒎
3. Find the Number of Bd. Ft. Refer to Table 5-3,
Using 2” x 3” x 14’ for Vertical support:
𝑵𝒑 = 𝐋𝐛 𝐱 𝐅
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒑 = 𝟓𝟏𝐦 𝐱 𝟔
𝒎
𝑵𝒑 = 𝟑𝟎𝟔 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula: 𝑵𝒍 =
𝟑𝟎𝟔 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕,.(𝟏𝟐)
= 𝟒𝟑.𝟕𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝟒𝐩𝐜
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟒′)
Since the commercial lengths of lumbers are 8’; 10’; 12’, instead of 14’
use 2 pieces 8’,therefore,order: 𝑵𝒍 = 𝟖𝟖 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟖′ lumber
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
B. Scaffolding for Beams
4. Find the Board Feet of Horizontal Supports.
Refer to Table 5-3, using 2” x 2” lumber
(assume the length is 12’)
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝑳𝒃 𝐱 𝐅
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟓𝟏𝐦 𝐱 𝟒.𝟕𝟎
𝒎
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟐𝟑𝟗.𝟕𝟎 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula:
𝟐𝟑𝟗.𝟕 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕,.(𝟏𝟐)
𝑵𝒍 =
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟐′)
𝑵𝒍 = 𝟓𝟗.𝟗𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝟔𝟎 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟏𝟐′ 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters as shown in figure below.
Determine the required lumber for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the
following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
C. Scaffolding for Slabs
1. Total Area of Slabs
𝑨 𝒔 = 4m x 4.5m x 4
𝑨 𝒔 = 72𝒎𝟐
2. Length of Vertical Support
The length of the Vertical supports for the slab is 14’
(same as the vertical support for columns scaffoldings)
3. Find the Number of Bd. Ft. Refer to Table 5-3,
Using 2” x 3” for Flooring:
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝐀 𝐱 𝐅
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 72𝒎𝟐 𝐱 𝟗.𝟏𝟎
𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
𝒎𝟐
𝑵𝒃𝒇 = 𝟔𝟓𝟓.𝟐𝟎 𝒃𝒅.𝒇𝒕.
Solve for the number of pieces of wood lumber
using the board foot formula: 𝑵𝒍 =
𝟔𝟓𝟓.𝟐 𝒃𝒅. 𝒇𝒕,.(𝟏𝟐)
= 𝟗𝟑.𝟔𝟐 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝟗𝟒𝐩𝐜𝐬
𝟐"(𝟑")(𝟏𝟒′)
Since the commercial lengths of lumbers are 8’; 10’; 12’, instead of 14’
use 2 pieces 8’,therefore,order: 𝑵𝒍 = 𝟏𝟖𝟖 𝐩𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐"𝐱 𝟑"𝐱 𝟖′ lumber
Sample Problem 3
A reinforced concrete building has 9 columns with a clear height of 4.00 meters. Determine the required lumber
for scaffolding for the columns, beams and concrete floor slab under the following specifications: 2” x 3” Vertical
support; 2” x 2” Horizontal support and Diagonal braces.
Sol’n:
Summary:

A. COLUMNS
: 72 pieces of 2” x 3” x 8’ lumber
: 260 pieces of 2” x 2” x 12’ lumber

B. BEAMS : 88 pieces of 2” x 3” x 8’ lumber

: 60 pieces of 2” x 2” x 12’ lumber

C. CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB

: 188 pieces of 2” x 3” x 8’ lumber
Therefore, the required lumber for scaffolding
are 348 pcs of 2”x3”x8’ lumber and 320 pcs of
2”x2”x12’ lumber
CIE 126:
QUANTITY SURVEYING

Detailed Quantity Survey:

Earthworks
Engr. Kyssel M. Quitalig
Faculty, Civil Engineering Department
Earthworks

 Earthworks refer to the engineering processes involved in the

movement, shaping, and preparation of soil and rock for construction
purposes. These activities are fundamental to land development and
infrastructure projects, providing a stable foundation for roads,
buildings, drainage systems, and landscaping.
 The primary objectives of earthworks include:
 Excavation (Cut): Removing soil or rock to lower the existing ground level.
 Filling (Embankment): Adding material to raise the ground level or fill depressions.
 Grading: Adjusting the surface level to meet design elevations. Grading is the
process of leveling or sloping the ground surface to match the required design
elevations. It involves both cut (excavation) and fill (placement of material) to ensure
the site meets the desired contours and functions properly
Earthworks
Sample Problem 1
In a Topography Map with proposed earthwork of 270m of for 2
20mx20m areas/quadrants, blue and red. Calculate the required
earthwork for the land development.
Sample Problem 1
In a Topography Map with proposed earthwork of 270m of for
20mx20m areas/quadrants, blue and red. Calculate the required
earthwork for the land development.

-19

-3

2
-14

-3.5

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓. = 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣−𝐸𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣

Sample Problem 1
In a Topography Map with proposed earthwork of 270m of for
20mx20m areas/quadrants, blue and red. Calculate the required
earthwork for the land development.

-4

12

19

4.75

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓. = 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣−𝐸𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣

Sample Problem 1
In a Topography Map with proposed earthwork of 270m of for 2
20mx20m areas/quadrants, blue and red. Calculate the required
earthwork for the land development.

BLUE: -3.5 x 20 x 20 = -1,400 cu.m. (Excess Cut) = 1400 cu.m. FILL

RED: 4.75 x 20 x 20 = 1,900 cu.m. (Excess Fill) = 1900 cu.m. CUT
Net Total= 500 cu.m. FILL

Therefore, the 500 cubic meter of filling materials is

required for the earthwork land development.
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for Listening!
Sample Problem 1
In a Topography Map with proposed earthwork of 270m of for 2 50mx50m
areas/quadrants, blue and red. Calculate the required earthwork for the land
development.

BLUE -3.5 x 20 x 20 = -1,400 cu.m. (Excess Cut) FILL = 1400 cu.m. FILL
RED 4.75 x 20 x 20 = 1,900 cu.m. (Excess Fill) = 1900 cu.m. CUT
Net Total= 500 cu.m. FILL

Therefore the 500 cubic meter of filling materials is

required for the earthwork land development.