Practice Advantages of Standard Equipment - 4.1 | 1. Planning Process of Equipment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does standard equipment refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about what equipment is widely available.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using standard equipment.

💡 Hint: How quickly can you get it?

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Question 1

What is a primary benefit of using standard equipment in construction?

  • High initial cost
  • Readily available
  • Complicated maintenance

💡 Hint: Think about how often you see it around.

Question 2

True or False: Standard equipment tends to have higher resale value than special equipment.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What do we know about the market for standard items?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a scenario where a contractor chose to rent special equipment for a one-time project instead of purchasing standard equipment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost and availability.

💡 Hint: Consider the overall costs over time.

Question 2

A construction company has to choose between a standard excavator that costs $50,000 and a special excavator tailored for a specific project that costs $80,000. Discuss how they could analyze their decision.

💡 Hint: Think about what's more cost-effective long-term.

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