2 - Estimation of Unit Cost
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What is a correction factor?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a way to modify ideal estimates.
Define productivity in the context of construction.
💡 Hint: How fast can you move earth?
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What is a correction factor?
💡 Hint: Think about how we modify ideal conditions.
True or False: Higher soil density typically leads to higher productivity.
💡 Hint: Think about how much easier it is to dig in sandy soil.
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You have a bulldozer estimated productivity of 150 units/hour but face adverse conditions bringing a correction factor down to 0.6. Calculate adjusted productivity and unit cost, assuming total costs of 2000 rupees/hour.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to multiply before dividing!
Design a scenario in which multiple correction factors are applied, and analyze how each contributes to a final productivity calculation.
💡 Hint: What happens when you multiply all together?
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