6. Mobilization and Demobilization Costs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the typical fuel consumption rate for a gasoline engine per horsepower hour?

   Hint

   Think about the engine type discussed.

2. 2.

   What influences the fuel consumption rate for a construction machine?

   Hint

   Consider the engine type and project conditions.

3. 3.

   What is the average fuel consumption rate of a diesel engine?

   • 0.04 gallons per horsepower hour
   • 0.06 gallons per horsepower hour
   • 0.03 gallons per horsepower hour

   Hint

   Recall the specific consumption rate discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Operating costs are fixed expenses that do not vary with usage.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how usage affects costs.

5. 5.

   A construction company is assessing the total costs incurred from mobilizing a new excavator to a job site that includes freight, unloading, and additional setup expenses. If the total freight cost is $2,000, unloading$300, and setup costs $700, what are the total mobilization costs?

   Hint

   Add all individual costs together.

6. 6.

   Given a bulldozer's blade cutting edge costs $500 and lasts for 250 working hours, calculate the hourly cost of this high wear item.

   Hint

   Divide the cost by the lifespan.