3.1 - Guidelines from Contract Documents
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Practice Questions
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What are two types of hauling equipment mentioned?
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment for moving earth.
Name one method of concrete placement.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might transport concrete.
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Which hauling equipment is best for longer distances?
💡 Hint: Consider how far the materials need to be moved.
True or False: Contract documents may leave the choice of equipment up to the contractor.
💡 Hint: Think of how manuals guide but don't dictate every step.
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You are tasked with selecting machinery for a construction site at a high altitude (3000m) with rocky terrain. What factors will influence your choice?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of altitude on engine performance and equipment stability.
During a project submission, you find out the contract only specifies the end result for concrete yet omits methods. How would you approach machinery selection, and what considerations would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about how indirect specifications guide equipment choices.
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