Question

For a framed multi-storeyed building the area occupied by wall may be 50% to 70% of the plinth area.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

My doubt stems from Estimation of Basic Rates Occurred in chapter Analysis of Rates of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) False

Easiest explanation: For a framed multi-storeyed building the area occupied by wall may be 5% to 10% of the plinth area. (a standard 3% for external walls and 2% for internal walls). For ordinary building without frame, the area occupied by walls may be 10% to 15% of the plinth area.