Practice Estimating Equipment Cost Using Two Methods - 1 | 13. Estimating Equipment Cost Using Two Methods | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define ownership costs.

💡 Hint: Think about what it costs to own rather than operate.

Question 2

Easy

What is depreciation?

💡 Hint: Consider how a car loses value each year.

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Question 1

What are the main components of ownership costs?

  • Depreciation
  • Interest
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Fuel
  • Repairs
  • Labor
  • Initial Cost
  • Operating Cost

💡 Hint: Think about costs that persist while owning an asset.

Question 2

True or False: The Peurifoy method does not consider salvage value.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Look at what the truck could be sold for after use.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction company purchased an off-highway dump truck for ₹3 crores, tires cost ₹11 lakhs, and it has an expected useful life of 12.5 years. Calculate the hourly ownership cost, excluding any operating costs.

💡 Hint: Break it down into components for clarity.

Question 2

Using the Peurifoy method, a truck's initial cost is ₹3 crores. If the salvage value is estimated at 20% of this value, calculate the salvage value. Then, explain how this affects your overall cost estimation.

💡 Hint: Consider how resale value changes the money you'll calculate in your budget.

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