Practice Construction Methods and Equipment Management - 1 | 12. Equipment cost – Caterpillar and Peurifoy method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What components are included in ownership costs?

💡 Hint: Think about what expenses arise from owning equipment.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the straight-line method of depreciation.

💡 Hint: Consider the formula for depreciation calculation.

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Question 1

Which of the following is included in ownership costs?

  • Fuel costs
  • Depreciation
  • Operator wages

💡 Hint: Focus on costs associated with owning rather than operating.

Question 2

The Peurifoy method utilizes which of the following techniques?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what makes Peurifoy’s method different.

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Question 1

A construction company plans to purchase a new excavator for $95000, with an expected salvage value of $15,000 and a life expectancy of 8,000 hours. Calculate its hourly depreciation using the Caterpillar method.

💡 Hint: Identify the initial cost and salvage value correctly.

Question 2

In a project requiring heavy machinery, estimate the operating cost for a bulldozer. If the unit cost of fuel is $3 per gallon, the engine horsepower is 400, and the consumption factor for the working condition of the bulldozer is 0.6, determine the hourly fuel cost.

💡 Hint: Ensure to multiply fuel consumption by both horsepower and unit cost accurately.

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