Construction Equipments

UNIT IV

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS

SYLLABUS

Selection of equipment for earthwork excavation, concreting, material handling and erection of structures - Dewatering and pumping equipment.

* Construction equipments

* Earthwork equipments

* Excavators, Loaders, Scrappers

* Graders, Dozers, Trenchers

* Concreting equipments

* Batching plant,Mixers

* Pumps and pipeline

* Vibrators, Shotcrete gun

* Material handling/Erection equipments

* Hoists

* Conveyors

* Cranes

* Trucks

* Dewatering / Pumping equipments

* Centrifuges

* Vacuum filters

* Filter presses

* Drying beds

* Sludge lagoons

* Pumps

Construction equipment is an integral part of any construction process. It refers to heavy-duty vehicles specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently involving earthwork operations in construction projects. The selection of appropriate type and size of construction equipment depends on the required amount of time and volume of work to be done. Proper use of appropriate equipment contributes to the economy, quality, safety, speed and timely completion of the project. There are various types of construction equipments used in the construction industry and few of the pivotal ones are discussed in this chapter.