6.1 - Components of Mobilization Costs
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What is the fuel consumption rate of a diesel engine in liters per horsepower per hour?
💡 Hint: Think about the comparison to gasoline engines.
List two components included in mobilization costs.
💡 Hint: Consider what it takes to move equipment to the site.
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What is the fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines under standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific number we discussed.
True or False: Mobilization costs only include transportation fees.
💡 Hint: Think about what processes are involved when moving equipment.
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A construction site has both a bulldozer and an excavator. The bulldozer has a high wear item cost of $1200 and lasts for 400 hours before needing replacement. The excavator has a high wear item cost of $1500 with a lifespan of 600 hours. Calculate the hourly cost for high wear items for both machines.
💡 Hint: Remember to divide the total cost by the expected lifespan for hourly rates.
If a twin engine scraper requires 0.125 liters per horsepower per hour for a 450 HP engine, what is the total hourly fuel consumption? If fuel costs 60 rupees per liter, calculate the total hourly fuel cost.
💡 Hint: Break down the calculation to manage total consumption before applying unit price.
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