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CET 470Infrastructure, Heavy Highway and

Equipment

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Introduction

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Overview The various aspects of heavy equipment management and

ownership. Learning Outcomes

Understand the key factors involved in selecting construction equipment. Understand how construction equipment is specified, acquired, and utilized. Estimate equipment ownership & operating costs and schedule from given

criteria. Estimate equipment productivity rate. Identify, specify and manage job site equipment application.

Students understanding and selection of appropriate construction equipment based on estimating of equipments productivity, cost, and schedule.

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Construction Equipment Management

Construction Equipment: Critical Resource in planning and executing a construction

project Largest long-term capital investment (e.g., car) Significant impacts on the economic viability of construction firms

Investment cost, Operating costs, Ownership costs Need to make revenue.. (i.e., earn more money than you invest)

Selection of Appropriate Equipment Cost consideration Productivity Project schedule (Time required to complete the work) Other considerations (e.g., nature of work, ground condition,

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Construction Equipment Management

Construction Equipment: Two Important Factors for Equipment Selection

Cost Effectiveness Appropriate Type Appropriate Size

Versatility Should perform multiple tasks (i.e., connected to cost-effectiveness)

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*Need to select the right size/type of equipment that minimizes the unit cost ($/cu. yd.)*Consider the site conditions! (soil in the field, site access restriction, etc)