CESMM4: Civil Engineering Standard of Method and Measurement: Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4 Series)

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M10 The mass measured forreinforcement in diaphragmwalls shall include that ofstiffening, lifting and supportingsteel cast in. Additional description given for an item in accordance with paragraph 3.9 is notrepresented by the code number. Where code numbers are used as item numbers a suffixnumber shall be used to distinguish items which have the same code number but differ-ent additional description, for example

The unit of measurement for each item shall be that stated for the item in theWork Classification. The unit of measurement stated against a descriptive feature inthe Work Classification shall apply to all items to which that descriptive featureapplies. From boreholes 1 Open tube2 Disturbed3 Groundwater4 Stationary piston5 Swedish foil6 Delft7 Bishop sand

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A3 Item descriptions for testingof materials and testing of theworks shall include particulars ofsamples and of methods oftesting. Definition rules 3.7. Definition rules in the Work Classification define the extent and limits of the classof work represented by a word or expression used in the Work Classification and in aBill of Quantities prepared in accordance with CESMM4. Code numbers used as item numbers in the Bill of Quantities shall not form partof the item descriptions or be taken into account in the interpretation of the contract. A CESMM advisory service has been established since publication of CESMM and willcontinue for CESMM4. However, it is not in a position to advise on derivatives ofCESMM.

In this document and in Bills of Quantities prepared according to the procedureset forth herein the following words and expressions have the meanings hereby assignedto them, except where the context otherwise requires. A4 Item descriptions forMethod-Related Charges shalldistinguish between Fixed andTime-Related Charges.

A system of work classification has been adopted as the basis of the method ofmeasurement so that Bills of Quantities can be compiled and used more easily. The Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this document, neither the Institution of CivilEngineers nor the Civil Engineering Contractors Association nor any of their committees can acceptany liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person or organisation as a result ofits use.

Excavated Surface’ means, in relation to an item in a Bill of Quantities, the sur-face to which excavation included in the work covered by the item is to be carried out.‘Excavated Surface’ means, in relation to a group of items in a Bill of Quantities forexcavation in different materials, the surface to which excavation included in the workcovered by any item in the group is to be carried out. Provisional Sums 5.18. Provision for contingencies shall be made by giving Provisional Sums in the Billof Quantities and not by increasing the quantities beyond those of the work expected tobe required. Provisional Sums for Defined Work shall be included where work is knownto be required but the scope of the work cannot be completely designed but the scopecan be defined. A Provisional Sum for a general contingency allowance shall be given inthe Grand Summary in accordance with paragraph 5.26.Labour addition/deduction� of — yper centMaterials addition/deduction� of — yper centPlant addition/deduction� of — yper centOther charges addition/deduction� of — yper cent� Appropriate deletion to be made by the contractor when tendering

Full details of ICE Publishing sales representatives and distributors can be found at:www.icevirtuallibrary.com/printbooksales Account has also been taken of developments in civil engineering technology and theopportunity taken to make minor amendments and corrections to the text of the secondedition. There are no changes in principle or in the general arrangement. Any detail of description required to be given in accordance with the WorkClassification may be omitted from an item description provided that a reference is givenin its place which identifies precisely where the omitted information may be found on adrawing or in the Specification. a) to standardize the layout and contents of Bills of Quantities prepared accordingto the standard method of measurement

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M9 The depths of concrete indiaphragm walls shall bemeasured from the cut-off levelsexpressly required. The volumeof concrete shall be calculated asset out in rules M1 and M2 inclass F.