Construction Plant and Equipment

• • Plant Issues
  • Equipment Economics
  • Plant Operation & Planning
  • Soil & Rock
  • Planning Earthwork Operations
  • Site Clearance & Preparation
  • Scraping & Grading
  • Excavation Part 1
  • Excavation Part 2
  • Hauling
  • Lifting and Loading
  • Ancillary Equipment

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-CME202C-Construction Plant and Equipment (No longer available)

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Admission to degree required.

This subject introduces students to the various types and sizes of plant and equipment used in construction. Students will examine the different processes, capabilities and performance outputs of plant and equipment, as well as analyse the decision factors relating to technical, safety and economic considerations in a typical construction project.

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• Remote invigilated eTest (50%)
• Case Study Assignment (50%)

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