Introduction : 1) An approximate estimate an approximate or rough estimate prepared to obtain the cost of a project in short time. 2) Approximate estimate is required for administrative approval And to study the feasibility of a project. Whether the new project is beneficial and to study cost - benefit ratio, approximate estimate is necessary. 3) Approximate estimate of any work is prepared for the purpose of information only. 4) It is also called planning estimate and is prepared for the purpose of information only. Definition - Approximate estimate Approximate estimate is made to find out an approximate cost in a short time, without taking out actual quantities. This enable the responsible authority to consider the financial aspects of the scheme. In case commercial projects as irrigation, residential building , and other similar project which earn revenue income, the probable income may be worked out. Purpose of approximate estimate :- 1) To give rough idea of the
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design ,construction and maintanance,of the physically and naturally built environment,include public work such as road ,bridge ,canal,airport.