Practice - Productivity Estimation and Machine Balancing
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Practice Questions
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Define productivity in the context of construction.
💡 Hint: Think about output versus input.
What are owning costs?
💡 Hint: Consider insurance and depreciation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are owning costs?
💡 Hint: Remember what contributes to the overall ownership of machines.
Balancing machines on a site is important for productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the workflows on a construction site.
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Challenge Problems
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A contractor estimated the productivity of an excavator incorrectly and ended up delaying the project. How could this have been avoided?
💡 Hint: Think about how to cross-verify estimates.
You are in charge of a project where multiple machines need to work together. Discuss how you would ensure these machines are balanced.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how to effectively plan machine tasks.
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