INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
=TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT=

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) explain reasons for using construction plant
 * 2) classify construction plant
 * 3) evaluate works to be carried out

Content
Reasons for using construction plant
 * high output
 * quality work
 * economy
 * nature of work

Classification of construction plant
 * excavating plant
 * compacting plant
 * concreting plant
 * bitumen laying plant
 * transporting plant
 * lifting plant
 * piling plant and equipment
 * drilling plant and equipment

Evaluation of work
 * volume of work
 * technicalities involved
 * economy

Competences
Ability to:
 * Assess amount of work to be done and need of plant
 * Establish quality of work to be produced
 * Select a suitable mechanical plant for a specific task

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Books
 * Realia
 * Internet services
 * charts

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Lecture
 * Discussion
 * Site visits

LESSON UNITS

 * 1) reasons for using construction plant
 * 2) classification of construction plant
 * 3) evaluation of work