Construction

E q u i p m e n t

Operation
Ahopefullycomprehensivepresentationby
Group 7
Introduction
Classification of construction equipment
Operations involved in construction of any project
Classification of construction equipment: Excavating and earth moving equipment
Earth compaction equipment
Hauling equipment
Hoisting equipment
Conveying equipment
Aggregate and concrete production equipment
Pile driving equipment
Equipment operator responsibilities
 Introduction
For huge or large construction projects;
• Large and enormous equipment will be needed.
• Proper use of the appropriate equipment contributes to
economy, quality, safety, speed and timely completion of a
project.
• Such equipment are used for highway projects, irrigation,
buildings, power projects and etc.
• 15-30% of the total project cost has been accounted
towards equipment and machinery.
 Classification of Construction
Equipment
1.Excavating and Earth moving equipment
2.Earth compaction equipment
3.Hauling equipment
4.Hoisting equipment
5.Conveying equipment
6.Aggregate and Concrete production equipment
7.Pile driving equipment
 Classification of Construction Equipment

1. Excavating and Earth moving equipment:

 Power shovel- to excavate the earth and to load the trucks and is capable of excavating all types of
earth except rock.

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 Classification of Construction Equipment

1. Excavating and Earth moving equipment:

 Back hoe- also known as hoe, back shovel and pull shovel and is used to excavate below the natural
surface on which it rests. Generally used to excavate trenchers, pits for basement and also grading
works which requires precise control of depths.

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 Classification of Construction Equipment

1. Excavating and Earth moving equipment:

 Drag line- has a prominent operation of dragging the bucket against the material to be dugged out.
This equipment can dig and dump over larger distances and are very useful for digging below its
track level and handling softer materials.

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 Classification of Construction Equipment

1. Excavating and Earth moving equipment:

 Clam shell- is named due to the resemblance of its bucket to a clam which is like a shell-fish with
hinged double shell. Its front end is essentially a crane boom with a specially designed bucket
loosely attached at the end through the cables in a drag line.

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 Classification of Construction Equipment

1. Excavating and Earth moving equipment:

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Classification of Construction Equipment

2. Earth Compaction Equipment

 Smooth-wheel rollers
Classification of Construction Equipment

2. Earth Compaction Equipment

 Sheep-foot rollers
Classification of Construction Equipment

2. Earth Compaction Equipment

 Pneumatic tired roller

Classification of Construction Equipment

3. Hauling Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

3. Hauling Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

3. Hauling Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

3. Hauling Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

4. Hoisting Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

4. Hoisting Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

4. Hoisting Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

4. Hoisting Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

4. Hoisting Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

5. Conveying Equipment
Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

6. Aggregate and Concrete production Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

7. Pile driving Equipment

Classification of Construction Equipment

7. Pile driving Equipment

 Equipment operator
responsibilities
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
 Safety Features On Equipment, Know How They
Operate, and Use Them Properly.
 Systematic Maintenance and Repair.
 Trained Operators.
 Trained Repair Personnel.
 Pre-Operational Inspection of Equipment.
 Review Manufacturer’s Operating Manual.
 Equipment operator
responsibilities
SPECIFIC:
 The Most Dangerous Movement is Backing!
 Know Where your Blind Spots Are.
 Look For People on Foot Around You.
 STOP! When Signaled; When Waived at
Violently; Or If You Are In Doubt….
 Maintain a Safe Operating Speed.
 Equipment operator
responsibilities
 Keep Machine Under Control at all Times.
 Take Machine “Out of Service”, if it is Unsafe to
Operate.
 Make Sure You Are Familiar with the Operating
Characteristics of your Machine.
 Be On The Look-Out For Other Trades Working
in the Same Area.
 Equipment operator
responsibilities
 Be Aware of Other Machines Operating In the
Area. Frequently check for the Location of other
Machines. Keep Lights and Backup Alarm in
Operating Condition.
 Allow NO ONE to Ride Outside the Cab for Any
Reason!
 Clean Windows and Adjust Mirrors.
 Equipment operator
responsibilities
 Always inform Appropriate Personnel of any
Abnormal Conditions, Defects, or Changes made
in Machine and/or Job Procedure or Conditions.
 Report Unsafe Workers to Supervision.
 Talk-up Safety with Those Who Work with You.
Maintain “Constant Awareness”.
 Equipment operator
responsibilities
Do Not Attempt Repairs or Maintenance that You
Do Not Understand.
Always Check the Mirror on the Blind Side,
making Sure of Your Clearance. (Backing on the
Blind Side should be Avoided if at all Possible).
Learn and Follow Safe Work Practices!