Practice Phases in Equipment Life - 4 | 15. Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part-1) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the main objective of the acquisition phase?

💡 Hint: Think about how project needs influence equipment choice.

Question 2

Easy

Define wear and tear.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to machines as they age.

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Question 1

What phase does equipment begin to deteriorate?

  • Acquisition
  • Utilization
  • Replacement

💡 Hint: Think about how usage affects wear.

Question 2

True or False: The economic useful life refers to the period when equipment is most productive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what makes equipment beneficial to keep.

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Question 1

A construction company has been using the same concrete mixer for eight years. They've experienced increased downtime due to repairs. Calculate the cost implications of continuing to operate this mixer vs. replacing it with a new one with lower maintenance costs.

💡 Hint: Look into all costs incurred during the operational phase.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where two different models of a machine offer various economic lives. Analyze how the choice impacts long-term profitability.

💡 Hint: Think about initial costs versus long-term savings.

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