Unity University

Department of Construction Technology and Management

Assignment One For construction Equipment and Plant Management

1. Define Crane and Mention main different parts of crane.

2. What are the types of Crane used for construction purpose?
3. Write some factors to consider during the selection process of types of crane and selection
criteria’s.
4. Briefly explain about types of mobile and tower crane and operating character of
• Mobile cranes type :
A) Crawler D) Rough ‐ terrain
B) Telescoping boom truck‐ mounted E) All‐ terrain
C) Lattice ‐boom truck‐ mounted F) Modified cranes for heavy lifting
• Tower cranes types:
A) Top slewing B) Bottom slewing
5. What are the factors Affecting Job ‐Site Productivity of the crane?
6. For MAC 25 Crane, (Rated Capacity manual MXC1250A provided) and for the lifting
conditions provided, find;
a) Rated Capacity (assuming Level ground)
b) Percentage Deration at 5o Side Slope
c) Rated Capacity (based on 5o Slide Slope)
• Lifting condition:‐
• Boom Length: 15.0 m • Articulation Angle: Greater than 10o
• Loaded Boom Angle: 450 • Counterweight: Fitted on rear of crane
• Load Radius: 8.0 m
B. Aggregate Crusher Plant
1. Clearly explain Aggregate crushing plant: types, and use.
2. Clearly show the arrangement and crushing process
C. Concrete Batching and Mixing Plant
1. Clearly explain Concrete Batching and mixing plant: types, and use.
2. Clearly show the arrangement and the process batching and Mixing using the plant.
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