Practice Defender and Challenger Terminology - 6.1 | 15. Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part-1) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define the term 'defender'.

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment that is in use right now.

Question 2

Easy

What does 'challenger' refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider an alternative to the existing equipment.

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Question 1

What is the 'defender' in construction management?

  • The current equipment
  • The new equipment
  • The rental equipment

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment you have in your project right now.

Question 2

True or False: Economic useful life is the time period when equipment incurs the highest operating costs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what it means to have lower costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Your company owns an excavator that is incurring high downtime costs. Discuss how you would assess whether to replace it or keep it working longer.

💡 Hint: Weigh the costs of continuing to operate against the benefits of upgrading.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where the defender has become obsolete due to technological advancements, yet still functions adequately. Should a replacement be prioritized?

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term impacts on your project's efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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