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Enrolment No. _ _ _ __
Seat No.: _ __

UNIVERSITY
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGIC~}ION - WINTER-2019
ME-SEMESTER-III (New}- EXAMIN Date: 16-11-2019
Subject Code: 3731409 L
nd Management · · ' · .·
Subject Name: Construc~1on Equipment a Total Marks: 70
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM
Instructions:
1 Attempt all questions.
2:
Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. .

Q.1 . equip
(a) How proper selection of construction . ment is useful to lead the proJect 07
success. · uipment
(b) Write Short note on economic life of construction eq . 07
Q.2 (a) Enlist and Explain Types of Co~veyors u_se~ in ~n;1rupc1~~~-any one pump with 07
(b) Write the Importance of Pumps m Constnct10n. n ex 07
respect to civil engineering applications. ·
• I OR . .
(b} Enlist
.. - . .· ·methods
various · used
· · for
· calculating depreciat10n.
· · E xp Iai·n any
. one m 07
details. ,
Q.3 . (a) Ho~ tlie ~r~per u~e of Portable material bins is bene~ted _to construction project.
07
- .. (b) _Explain different types of Forklifts used in construction industry•
07
_ ___ . . . OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the use of Chain Pulley Block iff construction. Also write its limitation
- in construction work· -· : -- - · ·
07
(b)
.. \ What are the various Hazards occur during the material h~dling operations?
, ,. I , • I ' ' ' '
07
Q.4 (a) Write short note on equipment replacement policy.
(b) 07
Write different Factors affecting to selection of a Dozer. Explain various Types
of Blades used in Dozer. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write short note ·on Maintenance management of construction equipment 07
management. ·
l (b) Enlist various equipment uses in Tunneling work. Also write its application at 07
different stages of tunneling operations. ·

Q.5 (a) A Needle v(brator purchased for_ R,;. 24000. If after 6 years its scrap value is Rs.
6~00. C~ns1d~r Rate ofinterest 1s 6%; Calculate amount of annual depreciation 07
with straight lme Method and sinking fund method. ·
(b) Write short note on Batching and Mixing:Equipment.
. . . - OR . 07
Q.S (a) Ex~lain ~ifferent Hallling equipment used in various construction works.
(b) Wnte var10us uses of Screening Equipment in construction work. ' 07
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 Enrolment No._·_ _ __
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. RAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
GUJA- N WINTER - 2020
ME - SEMESTER - Ill (New) • EXAMINATIO -
Date:02/1/2021
Subject Code: 3731409 t
Subject N ame: Construction Equipment and Managemen Total Marks: 56
Time: 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM
Instructions: .
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary~
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
07
Discuss the contribution and importance of construction equipment's in
Q.1 (a)
Construction industry. . . 07
What is meant by depreciation? Drive the expression for depreciation and book
(b)
value.
J 07
Q.2 (a) List and explain classification of construction equipment based its purpose. 07
(b) What meant by Rolling resistance of the haul road? What are the factors
affecting the rolling resistance.
Discuss the effect of pressure and temperature on the performance of LC 07
Q.3 (a)
Engines.
07
(b) What are the functions of a tractors? What are the various types of tractors.

Q.4 (a) Differentiate between standard equipment and special equipment. 07

(b) What are the uses of scrapers? Classify the scrapers and explain in brief. 07

Q.5 (a) What is pile foundation? Explain different type of piles based on function. 07
(b) Enlist the various -factors affecting equipment selection. Explain about 07
equipment replacement policy.
. ,

Q.6 (a) Explain the method of construction of under reamed piles with help of neat 07
sketch.
(b) What is 'economic life' of equipment? Discuss factors affects to be considered 07
to to decide it?
Q.7 (a) What ~s p~w~r shovel? Explain operation of power shovel. 07
(b) Explam smkmg fund method for calculation of depreciation in detail? 07

Q.S (a) D~scuss adv~tages and disadvantages of Draglines and Clamshells. 07

(b) Discuss basic parts and operation of screw conveyors with neat sketches. 07
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 Enrolment No. _ _ _ __
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

ME - SEMESTER- 3 (New)• EXAMINATION - WINTER - 2021

Date: 12 Jan 2022

Subject Code:3731409 · t
Subject Name:Constru_ction Equipment and Managemen M ks· 70
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total ar ·
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
. '

. · . • b ficial in the construction 07

Q.1 (a) Discuss how the construction eqmpments are ene
industry and explain the importance of construction equipments.
07
(b) Explain in detail the elements of the ownership cost.

Q.2 (a) What do you meari by m:ass diagram? Explain the properti~s of mass di_agram. 07
07
u (b) .Explain in detail lhe basic methods' of securing the particular machme to be
employed ·iri a project. ; . . ·
OR
(b) . List the metho'ds to calculate the depreciation and explain any one in detail. 07
. .
. . \ .·

Q.3 (a) , Write a short note on usable power and explain the terms associated m 07
· determination of usable force. ·
. (b) . Explain how '. dozers arb :considered as a ·versatile equipment in the project 07
employment of construction industry.
. .; . , .. ,. · :OR
Q.3 (a) How will you investigat~ ,the rippability of rock? 07
(b) Enlist and explain different types of ~ork-lifts used in the construction industry. 07
Q.4 (a) What do you mean by power shovel? Explain in detail the· factors affecting the 07
actual production· of shovel. · · ·
(b) Write a short note on economic life of an equipment. 07
.: OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the main components of the belt conveyor system with neat sketch. · 07
(b) Explain ·the various criteria for the sel~ction and designing of conveyor belts.
1 07
Q.5 (a) E~list and explain vatjous types of a~r ~ompre~sor, :' . ·: . 07
(b) Discuss the important criteria to be kept in mind while selecting a pump.
07
. . , OR . . ,J;1
Q.5 (a) Enlist.various c!11shers and ·expl~in detail jaw cn,isher with suitable sketch.
(b) Explam the vario~s, hazarc;ls ass~cia~ed with th~ material handling operations. 07
07
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