Practice Productivity and Cost Estimation - 5.2 | 1. Planning Process of Equipment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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5.2 - Productivity and Cost Estimation

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is equipment planning?

💡 Hint: Think about what is involved in organizing equipment for a construction project.

Question 2

Easy

Name two types of costs associated with owning equipment.

💡 Hint: Consider costs incurred just from having equipment.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of equipment planning?

  • To select the cheapest machinery
  • To ensure efficient project execution
  • To increase operational costs

💡 Hint: Consider the overall goals of equipment use in construction.

Question 2

True or False: Special equipment is always more cost-effective than standard equipment.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the long-term implications of equipment investment.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a project requiring both earth excavation and concrete pouring. Estimate the most efficient equipment mix for these tasks, considering both cost and productivity.

💡 Hint: Think about the productivity rates and unit costs for each machinery type.

Question 2

A contractor is tasked with estimating the total ownership cost of a new excavator, inclusive of depreciation and maintenance. What methodologies should they apply?

💡 Hint: Consider all aspects of cost over the lifespan of the equipment.

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