Part Questions Unit

A Explain the various costs involved in owning equipment 1

A Explain about the ownership charges of equipment 1
A What are the methods adopted to calculate the depreciation cost? 1
A Write the difference between purchasing and hiring of equipment 1
A Write the objectives of maintenance 1
A Define the terms depreciation and obsolescence 1
A Write short note on salvage value 1
A What are all the points to be considered in the process of identifying and selection of equipments? 1
A List out the points to be considered in equipment planning 1
A Write the advantages of preventive maintenance of equipment 1
A What you do and do not consider for equipment in use? 1
A Differentiate between cost and value 1
A Mention the various methods of calculating depreciation of equipments 1
A What do you understand by sinking fund? 1
A How will you prevent the electric accidents? 1
A Discuss: Non- machinery accidents 1
A Distinguish between scrap values and salvage value 1
A What are the three basic steps for securing a particular machine to use in a project? Explain 1
A What are the factors to be considered for the selection of tackle for any construction works? 1
A List any four points to be considered in the process of identifying and selection of an equipment 1
Construction Equipment - Part A & Part B, Unit Wise
Questions from previous year question papers
A Distinguish between scrap value and salvage value of an equipment 1
A Explain the term depreciation and obsolescence 1
A Write the difference between use of manual labour and machines in construction field 1
A What are the factors to be considered while selecting an equipment 1
A How will you achieve the cost of control in the construction field 1
A How are construction accidents classified 1
B Explain in detail the economics of preventive maintenance 1
B What are the methods of calculating depreciation? Explain any two with examples 1
B Brief the methods of increasing production rate of earth work equipments 1
B Explain the procedure for the selection of equipment 1
B
An equipment is purchased for Rs. 86000 and its erection and installation work cost Rs.8000 and the assumed life is
10years and scrap value is Rs.20000. If the depreciation is charged by diminishing balance method, calculate the
percentage by which value of the equipment is reduced every year and depreciation fund after 7 years.
1
B Explain the forecasting equipment requirement in construction industry 1
B
A machine was purchased for Rs,52000 on 1st January 1976, the erection and installation work costs Rs.7500. this
was replaced by a new one on 31st December 1992. If the scrap value was estimated as Rs.13500, what should be
the rate of depreciation and depreciation fund on 15th June 1984? If after 12 years of running, some assemblies
are replaced and the replacement cost is Rs. 16000, what will be the new rate of depreciation?
1
B Bring out the salient features of maintenance of equipment. What is preventive maintenance? 1
B Write short notes on: i) Equipment management process, ii) Maintenance of construction equipments 1
B Explain, how the equipment replacement decisions plays an important role in the economic running of any concern 1
B
An equipment was purchased for Rs.120000. Assuming its scrap value at the end of 50 years to be 10% of its
original cost, determine the value of that equipment at the end of each year up to first three years. Use, i)
Constant Percentage Method, ii) Sinking Fund Method @ 4% interest.
1
B i) Classify the maintenance of equipment and discuss, ii) Equipment replacement 1
B Write short notes on: i) Equipment management process, ii) Equipment replacement 1
B
The total cost of machine is Rs. 500000. Work out the depreciated cost of the machine after 20years by straight
line method, if the scrap value is Rs.50000. Assume the life of the machine is 80 years. Ii) What the functions of
motor graders? iii) What are the objects of grouting?
1
B Explain in detail about the maintenance management 1
B Explain the determination of owning and operating cost of equipment 1
B
An equipment which costs Rs. 15000 has to be replaced with new equipment, the following data has been
estimated: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Resale Value 12000, 9500, 7500, 5700, 4200, 3900, 2900, 2000, Annual
Maintenance Cost (Rs) 600, 800, 1050, 1400, 2100, 3500, 5000, 6500. Ignore the time value of money and inflation
1
B Explain clearly the factors affecting the cost of owning and operating the construction equipments 1
B i) Write a brief note on measurement of safety, ii) What are the major objectives of cost control. Explain 1
B State and explain the functions and advantages of preventive maintenance of construction equipment 1
B
i) Explain the major objective of cost control, ii) What factors would you consider while forecasting the equipment
requirement for a construction project
1
B Discuss: Industrial accidents 1
B
The total cost of a new machine is Rs, 500000, work out the depreciated cost of the machine after 20years by
straight line method, if the scrap value is Rs50000, assume the life of the machine is 80 years.
1
B What is the reason for extent of mechanisation in the construction project? 1
A Explain the factors that affect the output of a shovel 2
A Write a short note on wheel type tractors 2
A Write about the productivity for dozers and scrapers 2
A What are the types of attachments can be fitted to wheel loaders? 2
A What are the two types of earth moving equipments? 2
A Explain articulated and rigid frame type graders 2
A Describe the types of buckets used in loaders and its purpose 2
A List out the scrapers types currently available 2
A Summarise the basic steps of earthmoving operation 2
A Summarise the basic steps of earthmoving operation 2
A What are tractors? State its types 2
A What are the advantages of using crawler mounted tractors 2
A List the functions of motor graders in earthwork operation 2
A Briefly explain about the earth moving equipments used in road work 2
B What the functions of motor graders? 2
B Explain the factors that affect the output of a bull dozer 2
B Explain the working principles of motor graders with neat sketch 2
B i) List the factors you consider while selecting a tractor, ii) With a simple sketch, explain crawler type tractor 2
B What is Ripper? Explain its types and its efficiency with a neat sketch 2
B Write the operations, functions and productivity of a bull dozer with a neat sketch 2
B Describe in detail about the types and functions of scrapers 2
B
i) Write the advantage and disadvantages of both small and large truck, ii) What are the factors to be considered in
selecting a tractor?
2
B
i) Write the advantages and disadvantages of both small and large truck, ii) List out some of the safety measuring
points to be remembered while using graders
2
B
i) Calculate the cost per trip for carriage of materials by a loader for a lead of 5km, take the speed of loader as 4km/
hour, assume a charge of a loader per 8 hours basis working day is Rs. 2500
2
B Explain the types, functions and efficiency of rippers with a neat sketch 2
B With a neat sketch, explain the different types of blades can be attached with dozers 2
B Explain clearly the classification, operations and advantages of bull dozers 2
B With a simple sketch explain the principle of operation and advantages of scraper chain conveyor 2
B
i) Discuss the operations which can be performed by a scraper, ii) List the factors which affect the output of a
scraper
2
B i) Explain the uses of excavators, ii) Discuss any two types of excavators 2
A Classify pumps used for construction. Also list out their application in construction 3
A Explain the design features of vibratory compactions 3
A How the effectiveness of grouting is determined? 3
A Explain electric detonations 3
A What are the factors influencing the compaction 3
A Explain pneumatic tyred rollers 3
A In grouting, the equipment used will include what? 3
A What is the purpose of compacting the earth? List some types of equipment used for compacting 3
A Write the advantages of reciprocating pumps 3
A To drill holes, drilling equipment type selected depends on what? 3
A What are the advantages of double acting reciprocating pumps 3
A Discuss any two types of equipments used for compaction 3
B What are the objects of grouting? 3
B
Name the various dredging equipments used in a harbour. Explain the function of any one of them with neat
sketch
3
B Discuss on the factors to be considered in selection of a pump for dewatering 3
B Explain the functions and operations of trenching equipment 3
B Explain the types of pile driving equipment with neat sketch 3
B Explain the types of demolition equipment 3
B Write brief note on the following: i) Pneumatic rollers, ii) Smooth Wheel rollers, iii) Sheep foot rollers 3
B Explain the methods used for driving a tunnel with a neat sketch 3
B Explain in detail about its operations, uses and applications of dredging equipment. 3
B Give a detailed account of blasting equipment and their types 3
B
i) Explain in details about types of trenching machines with neat sketches, ii) Write short notes on equipment used
for pile driving
3
B To select the most economical type of pumping arrangement, what are the factors to be considered? 3
B Describe in details about any four methods of dewatering systems 3
B Explain in detail about trenching machines with neat sketches 3
B To select the most economical type of pumping arrangement, what are the factors to be considered? 3
B Explain the following methods of dewatering, i) Well point systems, ii) Vacuum dewatering system 3
B
i) What is the sequence of operations that may be followed in tunnel driving through rock, ii) Explain the needle
beam method of tunneling through soft rock
3
B Explain the following methods of dewatering; i) Well point systems, ii) Vacuum dewatering systems 3
B Explain the following terms, i) Chipping hammer, ii) Pavement breaker, iii) Mounted breaker, iv) Hydraulic breaker 3
A Explain the various times to be added in calculating cycle time of haulers 4
A Explain the hauling equipment and its type 4
A What are the types of handling equipment? 4
A Explain the cycle time in hauling operations 4
A Explain the advantage and disadvantage of shaker conveyor 4
A How will you estimate the hauler production per hour? 4
A List out the various times to be added in calculating cycle time of haulers 4
A List the advantages of shaker conveyor 4
A List the hauling equipments. Briefly explain any two of them 4
A Describe the Lehigh - Keston bin with neat sketch 4
A Explain the term New Zealand box 4
A Explain the chicken wire bin 4
B With a simple sketch explain the principle of operation and advantages of scraper chain conveyor 4
B What are the factors to be considered in material handling relating to material and equipment? 4
B Describe the points to be considered in selection and design of belt conveyors 4
B Describe the points to be considered in selection and design of belt conveyors 4
B Write a detailed note on conveyor system used in construction 4
B Write short notes on equipments used as portable material bins 4
B
Estimate the number of dumpers required for transportation of 1500 m
3
of material per day for an average lead of
4 km. Actual capacity of dumper is 15 m
3
and the cycle time is 30 minutes. Also find the lead charges for a
dumper, the cost of transportation is Rs, 100/ m
3
/ km
4
B
Calculate the cost per trip for carriage of materials by a loader for a lead of 5 km, take the speed of loader as 4 km/
hour, assume a charge of a loader per 8 hours basis working day is Rs. 2500
4
B Write note on belt conveyor systems 4
B i) What are the requirements of conveyor belt 4
B i) Discuss the common types of belt conveyors, ii) Mention some of the design considerations for belt conveyors 4
B Write short notes on i) Chain Pulley blocks, ii) Fork lifts 4
B Illustrate a typical tier building erected with guy derrick step by step 4
A List out the different types of crushers used for aggregate production 5
A Define the term vibrating screening. 5
A Explain the term vibrating screening 5
A List the equipment used for batching and write a short note on them 5
A Explain the process of screening 5
A What are the operations included in the production of concrete in general? 5
A Write short notes on crushing equipments 5
A What are the operations included in the production of concrete in general? 5
A Write short notes on crushing equipments 5
A List some of the special types of transporting equipment? 5
A What are the factors to be considered while selecting a crushing equipment 5
A Mention the points which are to be carefully paid attention, when concrete mixers are used 5
A What is caisson and write the different types of caisson 5
A Explain perforated steel drum with neat diagram 5
B With a neat sketch, explain the various parts of ready mix concrete transit mixer. Brief the functions of its parts 5
B Name the types of screen and discuss the applications of screen for aggregate production 5
B Explain batching and mixing plant with simple sketch 5
B Explain the following with simple sketches i) Roll crushers, ii) Cone crushers 5
B
Explain the following terms, i) Belt conveyors system, ii) Vibrating conveyors system, iii) Screw conveyors systems,
iv) Flexible conveyor system
5
B Explain the types of crushers with a neat sketch 5
B Explain the different types of concrete mixers 5
B Explain about the equipments used for pouring and pumping of concrete 5
B How the equipments are used for handling cement and batching of aggregates? 5
B How will you determine the size and area of screen required for an aggregate? 5
B
How will you handle the crushed stone aggregate? Illustrate with sketch, method of preventing the segregation of
aggregate discharged from a conveyor belt
5
B What are feeders? Explain reciprocating type feeders. 5
B
i) Explain the line sketch of batching plant for concrete mixing and batchers, ii) Explain concrete mixers and
batchers
5
B i) Explain the vibratory mechanism of screening, ii) Illustrate the features and components of a feeder 5
B Explain the following with simple sketch: i) Batching and mixing plant, ii) Roll crushers 5
A How will you plan the requirements required for dam project 6