Practice Approaches To Replacement Analysis (4.2) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Approaches to Replacement Analysis

Lesson 4.2Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
Define economic life.
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Think about how costs and time relate to machinery.
Question 2.
What does the minimum cost approach focus on?
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Consider what defines the lowest expenditure.
3Question 3.
What is the focus of the minimum cost approach?
- Maximizing profit
- Minimizing total costs
- Evaluating obsolescence
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Think about what you aim for when looking at costs.
4Question 4.
True or False: Downtime costs are only important for equipment that is currently operational.
- True
- False
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Consider significance irrespective of current machine status.
Question 5.
A contractor evaluates two excavators: one purchased five years ago with increasing maintenance costs and another newer model promising better fuel efficiency. Create a replacement analysis considering costs, downtime, and profit potential over the next five years.
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Look into future costs and operational efficiency.
Question 6.
Construct an analysis framework for replacing concrete mixers focusing on production efficiency and costs. Consider current market rates, potential downtime due to inefficiencies, and estimated lifespan of the current mixer.
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Think visually about how different factors impact profits.

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