5.4 - Equipment and Machinery in Construction
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of an excavator?
💡 Hint: Think about what tasks involve moving heavy dirt.
Name one type of material handling equipment.
💡 Hint: Consider equipment that lifts items.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of equipment is primarily used for digging?
💡 Hint: Think about the major machine used in digging.
True or False: Drones can improve project monitoring in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider how technology can aid in oversight.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of using autonomous equipment on a construction site. How might this change workforce dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the technology's impact.
Consider a construction project that's just begun. How would you implement and utilize drones and robotic arms throughout the project lifecycle?
💡 Hint: Think about stages of the construction process and where tech fits best.
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