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