5. Decision-Making in Equipment Selection

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Equipment Planning?

   Hint

   Think about what planning means in general.

2. 2.

   Name one type of equipment that is considered standard.

   Hint

   It's a common earth-moving machinery.

3. 3.

   What does the acronym 'EQUIPMENT' in equipment planning stand for?

   • Efficiency x Quality x Utilization
   • Effective Quotient Under Imposed Mechanical Efficient Teams
   • Economic Quality Unit Mechanically Effective Task

   Hint

   Think about what each aspect affects in a project.

4. 4.

   Total Cost of Ownership includes only the purchase cost.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what else ownership entails.

5. 5.

   A contractor is deciding between a bulldozer and a scraper for a middle-scale earth moving project with a haul distance of 500 meters. Calculate the estimated costs considering productivity rates for each machine. Which should he select?

   Hint

   Remember to include both purchase and operational costs in your calculations.

6. 6.

   Discuss the economic implications if a contractor decides to skip the analysis of jobsite conditions before equipment selection. What might go wrong?

   Hint

   Consider the various challenges a mismatch might cause.