Practice Guidelines from Contract Documents - 3.1 | 2. Hauling of Earth | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Guidelines from Contract Documents

3.1 - Guidelines from Contract Documents

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are two types of hauling equipment mentioned?

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment for moving earth.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method of concrete placement.

💡 Hint: Consider how you might transport concrete.

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Question 1

Which hauling equipment is best for longer distances?

Dump truck
Scraper
Wheel loader

💡 Hint: Consider how far the materials need to be moved.

Question 2

True or False: Contract documents may leave the choice of equipment up to the contractor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of how manuals guide but don't dictate every step.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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