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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 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

Centreline
Girth

Internal Girth

** Girth calculations are carried out in mm


Length 5,000
Width 2,500
2/7,500
External Girth 15,000

External girth 15,000


Ddt 4/2/200 1,600

Internal girth 13,400

External girth 15,000


Ddt 4/2/1/2/ 200 800

Centreline girth 14,200


Length 5,500
Width 3,000
2/8,500
External Girth 17,000

External girth 17,000


Ddt 4/2/200 1,600

Internal girth 15,400

Internal girth 15,400


Add 4/2/1/2/ 200 800

Centreline girth 16,200


Length 5,000
Width 3,500
2/8,500
17,000
Add recess 2/1500 3,000
External girth 20,000

External girth 20,000


Ddt 4/2/200 1,600

Internal girth 18,400

Internal girth 18,400


Add 4/2/1/2/ 200 800

Centreline girth 19,200

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