Practice Operating Cost - 3.2 | 12. Equipment cost – Caterpillar and Peurifoy method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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3.2 - Operating Cost

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

How is depreciation calculated using the straight-line method?

💡 Hint: Think about the formula involving initial cost and salvage.

Question 2

Easy

What does FOG stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember the consumables category affecting operating costs.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary method used to calculate depreciation in equipment cost estimation?

  • Straight-Line Method
  • Declining Balance Method
  • Sum of the Years' Digits Method

💡 Hint: Consider methodologies for asset depreciation.

Question 2

True or False: FOG refers to the costs associated with Filters, Oil, and Grease.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Concentrate on consumables affecting operational efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An excavator costs $120,000 and has an expected salvage value of $15,000 with a lifespan of 10,000 hours. Calculate the hourly depreciation, considering both the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

💡 Hint: Apply the depreciation formula properly for both methods.

Question 2

You are tasked to estimate the operating costs for a construction project involving various load conditions for equipment. Analyze how each condition (high, medium, low) affects fuel consumption and provide a comparative analysis.

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between load and fuel consumption patterns.

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