TOPIC 6- Construction Equipment Operations and Maintenance

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  • Construction Equipment
    • set of tools or machine resources that is commonly used to achieve a construction objectives and plans.
  • Heavy Equipment
    • heavy-duty vehicles designed to execute large construction tasks; usually boarded.
  • Light Equipment
    • tools that are controlled to perform construction works; usually handheld
  • Construction Operations
    • refers to the activities and processes involved in building or erecting structures such as buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and other infrastructure projects.
  • CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
    • Excavating and Lifting
    • Loading and Hauling
    • Compacting and Finishing
    • Rock Excavation
    • Production Equipment
    • Paving and Surface Treatments
    • Compressed Air and Water Systems
  • Equipment Maintenance
    • regular maintenance is necessary for optimal operation. Regular maintenance maximizes equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and reduces costs, enhancing project success and efficiency.
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
    • Preventive Maintenance
    • Scheduled Maintenance
    • Corrective Maintenance
    • Training and Certification
    • Documentation
    • Safety Protocols
    • Environmental Considerations
  • Preventive Maintenance
    • regular inspections and servicing prevent costly repairs and downtime
  • Scheduled Inspections
    • conducted at set intervals to detect and address issues promptly.
  • Corrective Maintenance
    • resolves unexpected problems swiftly to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Training and Certification
    • ensures operators and technicians are skilled in safe operation and maintenance.
  • Documentation
    • detailed records track maintenance activities, aiding in compliance and issue identification.
  • Safety Protocols
    • adherence to safety measures prevents accidents and injuries during maintenance.
  • Environmental Considerations
    • proper disposal of waste materials ensure sustainability and compliance
  • Equipment Costs
    • total cost of the equipment
  • EQUIPMENT COSTS
    • Owning Costs
    • Operating Costs
  • Owning Costs
    • fixed costs that are incurred each year whether the equipment is operated or not
  • OWNING COSTS
    • Depreciation Costs
    • Investment / Interest Cost
    • Insurance Cost
    • Taxes Cost
    • Storage Cost
  • Depreciation Cost
    • the decline in market value of an item due to age, wear, deterioration, and obsolescence.
    • Purposes in equipment cost: (1) evaluating tax liability, and (2) determining the depreciation component of the hourly equipment cost.
  • Investment / Interest Cost
    • represents the annual cost (converted to an hourly cost) of the capital invested in a machine
  • Insurance Cost
    • cost of fire, theft, accident, and liability insurance for the equipment; known on an annual basis
  • Taxes
    • cost of property tax and licenses for the equipment; known on an annual basis.
  • Storage Cost
    • cost of rent and maintenance for equipment storage yards and facilities, the wages of guards and employees involved in handling equipment in and out of storage, and associated direct overhead.
    • Known on an annual basis for the entire equipment fleet.
  • OPERATING COSTS
    • Fuel Costs
    • Service Costs
    • Repair Costs
    • Lifetime Repair Costs
    • Tire Costs
    • Special Items
    • Operators Wages
  • Fuel Costs
    • the hourly cost of fuel is simply fuel consumption per hour multiplied by the cost per unit of fuel (gallon or liter)
  • Service Costs
    • Represents the cost of oil, hydraulic fluids, grease, and filters as well as the labor required to perform routine maintenance service.
  • Repair Costs
    • Represents the cost of all equipment repair and maintenance except for tire repair and replacement, routine service, and the replacement of high-wear items, such as ripper teeth.
    • Usually constitutes the largest item of operating expense for construction equipment.
  • Lifetime Repair Costs
    • a percentage of the equipment’s initial cost less tires.
  • Tire Costs
    • represents the cost of tire repair and replacement. Usually exceeded only by repair cost.
  • Special Items
    • cost of replacing high-wear items such as dozer, grader, and scraper blade cutting edges and end bits, as well as ripper tips, shanks, and shanks protectors
  • Operators Wages
    • worker’s compensation insurance, Social Security taxes, overtime or premium pay, and fringe benefits, in the hourly wage figure.
  • EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND ITS FACTORS
    • Scope
    • Site
    • Site
    • Need
    • Attachments
    • Staff Knowledge
    • Service
  • OPERATIONS
    • EXCAVATING AND LIFTING
    • LOADING AND HAULING
    • COMPACTING AND FINISHING
    • ROCK EXCAVATION
    • PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
    • PAVING AND SURFACE TREATMENTS
    • COMPRESSED AIR AND WATER SYSTEMS
  • EXCAVATING AND LIFTING
    • EXCAVATORS
    • SHOVELS
    • DRAGLINES
    • CLAMSHELL
    • TRENCHING AND TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY
    • CRANES
  • Excavating
    • process of digging, removing, or clearing earth, soil, rock, or other materials from a designated area
  • Lifting
    • process of raising and relocating heavy objects or materials using specialized equipment
  • Excavators
    • a power-driven digging machines
    • large industrial machines used to move large amounts of material like rock and soil
  • Types of Excavators
    Hydraulic excavators
    Member of the Cable Operated and Crane-Shovel Family Used for Excavating and Lifting Operations
  • Hydraulic Excavators
    ✓ equipped with a hydraulic system powered by a hydraulic pump driven by an engine
    ✓ consists of an upper carriage with hydraulically rotating upper deck (revolving 360º) and attachment, directly mounted to either a wheeled or crawler undercarriage
  • TYPES OF HYDRALIC EXCAVATORS
    1. CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
    2. WHEELED EXCAVATOR
    3. DRAGLINE EXCAVATOR
    4. SUCTION EXCAVATOR
    5. SKID STEER EXCAVATOR
    6. LONG REACH EXCAVATOR
    7. MINI EXCAVATOR