Course

Unit 1

Basics and Hydraulics of Construction Equipment:

Introduction to Construction Equipment- Functions, Operations of Construction Equipment- Introduction to Four & Two Stroke Engine and their components- Introduction and Components to Automobiles. Introduction to Principles of Hydraulic- Calculation of Pressure, Force & Flow- Components of a Hydraulic System- Basic layout of Hydraulic System- Applications of Hydraulics- Strand Jack Operation

Unit 2

Concreting, Earth Moving, Road Making and Quarry/Mining Equipment:

Operations of a Batching Plant – Introduction and Components of Concrete Pump & Placer- Concrete Pipeline- Laying and Cleaning- Bulldozer- Classification and Components- Classification, Components and Attachments of Excavator- Backhoe Loader- Classification & components- Introduction and classification to Hot mix Plant- Process of Asphalt Paver-PQC Paver- Classification & Components- Motor Grader- Classification & Components- Horizontal Movement Vehicles- Quarry/Mining.

Tunnelling Equipment / Piling Equipment:

Introduction to Tunnel Boring Machines- Details and Operation of a Hard-Rock TBM- Details of Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) TBM- Details and operation of Slurry TBM & Components- Hydraulic Grabs- Piling Rig.

Unit 3

Equipment Life Cycle Management:

Life Cycle of an Equipment- Equipment Performance Parameters – Introduction to Maintenance- Types of Maintenance- Maintenance Practices

Mechanization and Digitalisation in Construction and Safety in Construction Equipment:

Importance of Digital Analytics- Digital Solution in Construction Projects- Importance of Mechanisation – Railway Track Construction- Rebar Processing Machine- Operation of Mechanised Equipment- Introduction to 3D Concrete Printer- Importance of Safety- Various PPE & Purpose- Safety of Men & Machines at Work- Safety During Construction Activities- Safety with Tools & Tackles.

Course Objectives

To provide insight into functions and operations of different construction equipment.

To provide exposure to the maintenance and safety of equipment during construction.

Course Outcome

CO1: Explain the working principles of construction equipment.

CO2: Ability to select appropriate equipment for earth moving, tunneling, concreting, mining and quarrying

CO3: Assess equipment performance and implement maintenance practices.

CO4: Apply safety norms during equipment utilization

CO-PO Mapping

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES

1. R.L.Peurifoy, C.J. Schexnayder, R.L.Schmitt. and A.Shapira, Construction Planning,

Equipment, and Methods, McGraw Hill Education, 2018.

2. F. Harris, Modern Construction and Ground Engineering Equipment and Methods,

Second Edition, Longman, London, 1994.

3. D.G. Gransberg, C.M. Popescu and R.C. Ryan, Construction Equipment Management

for Engineers, Estimators, and Owners, CRC Press, 2006.

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4. D.A.Day and N.B.H. Benjamin, Construction Equipment Guide, Second Edition, Wiley,

New Jersey, 1991.

5. J.E.Schaufelberger andG.C.Migliaccio, Construction Equipment Management,

Routledge, 2019