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it is a heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, stick, bucket and a cab on a rotating platform |
EXCAVATOR |
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Used extensively in construction work to handle and transport bulk material, such as earth and rock; to load trucks; to excavate earth; and to charge aggregate bins at asphalt and concrete plants. |
LOADER |
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Requires a thorough knowledge of the construction procedures and cost of materials & labour in addition to the skill, experience, foresight and good judgment. |
Cost estimation |
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Prepared by carefully and separately calculating in detail the costs of various items of the work that constitute the whole project from the detailed working drawings after the design has been finalized |
OVERHEAD COST |
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Provide greater mobility between job sites, but require better surfaces for their operation. |
WHEEL MOUNTING |
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They are typically mounted on the back of a tractor or front loader. |
BACKHOE |
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This is Suitable for moving soil for short distances only, up to about ______„ |
50 METERS |
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The quantities for each item may be estimated and shown in the pattern which is called _____ |
BILL OF QUANTITIES |
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The blade mounted on this tractor can be rotated about a vertical axis as well as raised and lowered to permit side casting of materials. |
ANGLE DOZER |
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Scraper are best suited to haul distances greater than 500 ft. but less than ______ |
3,000 FT |
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Used for excavation and removal of overburden in open cut mining operation, though it may include loading of minerals such as coal. |
POWER SHOVEL |
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Are employed in the early planning phases of a proposed project to match client needs, assessed requirements and budget constraints in order to establish project scope and quality expectations. |
SCREENING ESTIMATES |
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Must be adopted early enough for planning long term financing of the facility. |
BUDGET ESTIMATE |
