Construction Plant & Equipment

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. classify plants and equipment used in heavy/large scale construction works; 2. select construction plants and equipment; and 3. determine and select appropriate procurement methods for acquisition of construction plants and equipment.

Introduction and types of plant and equipment used in heavy/large scale construction works, including their principles of operation, and productivity. Mechanical plants in the construction process: types and uses. Procurement and Management, Equipment ownership, hiring/leasing, equipment selection criteria and cost implications. Operation and maintenance of mechanical plants. Methods of assessing performance. Different types of mechanical equipment such as excavation equipment, materials handling equipment, earthmoving and compaction, drilling and blasting equipment.