Practice Estimating Maintenance And Repair Cost (5.2) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Estimating Maintenance and Repair Cost

Lesson 5.2Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
Define operating and ownership costs. How are they different?
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Think about what happens when equipment is idle.
Question 2.
What factors influence operating costs for construction equipment?
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Consider the scenarios that impact wear and tear.
3Question 3.
What costs are considered part of operating costs?
- Fuel and labor
- Depreciation
- Insurance
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Think of what you pay *while* using the equipment.
4Question 4.
True or False: Major repair costs are included in operating costs.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the definitions of minor vs. major repairs.
Question 5.
Given a case where an excavator used for trenching has lower fuel consumption than when digging in rocky terrain, calculate the operating cost based on the two scenarios with given use hours.
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Consider factors like efficiency and workload.
Question 6.
Estimate repair costs for two excavators based on their workload: One working continuously in tough conditions and another sporadically in favorable settings. Discuss the potential financial impacts observed.
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Analyze life cycle costs in relation to operational demands.

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