The document provides an overview of girth calculations in building economics, detailing the main types of girths: external, centreline, and internal. It includes examples of calculations for different building dimensions, illustrating how to determine each type of girth in millimeters. The lecture aims to equip students with the ability to understand and perform girth calculations effectively.
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Girth Calculations Measurement of Works
The document provides an overview of girth calculations in building economics, detailing the main types of girths: external, centreline, and internal. It includes examples of calculations for different building dimensions, illustrating how to determine each type of girth in millimeters. The lecture aims to equip students with the ability to understand and perform girth calculations effectively.
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GIRTH CALCULATIONS
Udayangani Kulatunga Professor in Building Economics University of Moratuwa LEARNING OUTCOMES
• At the end of this lecture you will be able to
• Understand the main types of girths • Understand the principles of girth calculations • Calculate girths Section • Perimeter of a building • External Girth – The outer surface of the element GIRTH (foundation/ walls etc) CALCULATIONS • Centre line/ Mean Girth – The middle of the element • Internal Girth – The inner surface of the element • External Girth