CB 524

Methods and Equipment for Construction 2

Introduction

CB 524

Methods and Equipment for Construction 2

Introduction

Instructor: Ahmed ElyamanySpring, 2015

Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime TransportCollege of Engineering & TechnologyConstruction & Building Engineering

Course Data

Course Title: Methods and Equipment for Construction 2

Code: CB 524

Hours: Lecture: 6Hrs. Tutorial: 6Hrs. Credit: 3Hrs.

Lecture: Sundays 9:00-02:00

Instructor: Dr. Ahmed Elyamany

E-mail: drahmedelyamany@yahoo.com

Webpage: http://www.drahmedelyamany.weebly.com

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Course Objectives

• The course aims at introducing the student

to the knowledge of construction

engineering in the area of heavy

construction.

Grading

4

Class Performance/Attendance: 10%

Midterm # 1/Assignments – (3th Week): 30%

Midterm # 2/Assignments – (5th Week): 20%

Final Exam: 40%

Introduction

• Construction is the ultimate objective of a

design.

• Equipment make that objective possible.

• This course introduces the concepts of:

– Equipment utilization

– Economically match equipment capability to

specific construction project requirements.

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Machines make It Possible

Men and machines transform a

project plan into reality.

As machines evolve there is a

continuing transformation of

how projects are constructed.

Hoover Dam1931 to 1935

Skyscraper Chicago

RCC Dam California

Bridges in Utah

History of

Construction Equipment

In 1852, construction in the United

States was changing from canal

building to railroad construction.

But construction, was still achieved

by the power of man and animal.

CurrentA spectrum of geospatial technologies

is being developed for the purposes of

aeronautic navigation, mobile robot

navigation, and geodesy.

Construction

contractor works

under a unique set

of production

conditions affect

equipment

management.

The Construction Industry

At each new site,

the company

proceeds to set up

and produce a

one-of-a-kind

project.

The Construction Industry

SafetyThe rate of personal injury and death

resulting from construction work is too

high.

Occupational Labor

Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA)

Contractors who finish work ahead of

schedule make money.

Contracting Environment

Planning Equipment Utilization

Each piece of construction

equipment is specifically designed

to perform certain mechanical

operations.

Planning Equipment Utilization

The task of the project Planner is to

match the right machine or

combination of machines to the job at

hand.

After:

• Studying the plans and specifications

• Visiting the project site

• Performing a quantity take off

Planning Equipment Utilization

Studying the

plans and

specifications

Planning Equipment Utilization

Visiting the

project site

Planning Equipment Utilization

Performing a quantity take off

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A2

2’

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2

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3’

2’

2’

100 ft

Planning Equipment Utilization

The planner must visualize how to best

employ specific pieces of equipment to

accomplish the work.

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HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

EQUIPMENT

EXCAVATOR

BACKHOE

Scrapers

Dozers

Wheel Dozers

MOTOR GRADER

On-Highway Truck

Off-Highway Truck

Track Loader

Wheel Loader

Roller Compactor

DRAGLINE

Crawler Mount Crane

Tower Crane

Mobile Crane

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