An Analytical Review for Search of Optimal Selection & Utilization of Earthwork Equipment in Construction
Ajai Kumar Rai1, Brajesh Mishra2
1Ajai Kumar Rai, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, ITM, Gorakhpur (UP), India.
2Dr. Brajesh Mishra, Senior Engineer, UPSSCL, Lucknow (U.P), India.
Manuscript received on 29 September 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 12 October 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 October 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 October 2024 | PP: 1-9 | Volume-12 Issue-11, October 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.K258712111024 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.K2587.12111024
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Abstract: Different types of equipment with various levels/times application times are the characteristic features of all construction projects. Almost every construction project/industry has the most common problem of slow progress and cost overruns due to increasing downtime and decreasing operational efficiency of construction equipment. Construction equipment is involved in construction to such an extent that without it no construction activity can be performed. In recent years, with the continuous advancement in technology and improvement of urbanization, there have been more and more construction project/equipment requirements resulting in either the project delay or cost enhancement As the most critical element earthwork is responsible for not only successful completion of project within schedule but also for the starting of the project, selection of right equipment for earthwork is necessary. Earthwork complexity further increases due to various soil types and equipment, and adverse environmental conditions The present study is concentrated or focused on soil and various costs based practices adopted for the selection of construction equipment and an attempt has been made to find the optimal solution for the most problematic or responsible activities for the delay in project/cost overrun especially in context to excavation, compression, and earth / material movement equipment utilization.
Keywords: Earthwork Equipment, Soil Types, Gorakhpur City, Optimal Selection & Utilization.
Scope of the Article: Civil Engineering and Applications