Construction Equipment, Plants and Machinery BCV405B
Course Code: BCV405B
Credits: 03
CIE Marks: 50
SEE Marks: 50
Total Marks: 100
Exam Hours: 03
Total Hours of Pedagogy: 40H
Teaching Hours/Weeks: [L:T:P:S] 2:2:0:0
Basics and Hydraulics of Construction Equipment: Introduction to Construction EquipmentFunctions, Operations of Construction EquipmentIntroduction to Four & Two Stroke Engine and their components- Introduction and Components to Automobiles. Introduction to Principles of Hydraulic- Calculation of Pressure, Force & Flow- Components of a Hydraulic System- Basic layout of Hydraulic SystemApplications of Hydraulics- Strand Jack Operation.
Concreting, Earth Moving, Road Making and Quarry/Mining Equipment: Operations of a Batching Plant – Introduction and Components of Concrete Pump & Placer- Concrete PipelineLaying and Cleaning- Bulldozer- Classification and Components- Classification, Components and Attachments of Excavator- Backhoe Loader- Classification & components- Introduction and classification to Hot mix Plant Process of Asphalt Paver-PQC Paver- Classification & Components- Motor Grader Classification & Components- Horizontal Movement VehiclesQuarry/Mining.
Equipment Life Cycle Management: Life Cycle of an Equipment- Equipment Performance Parameters – Introduction to Maintenance- Types of Maintenance- Maintenance Practices.
Tunnelling Equipment / Piling Equipment: Introduction to Tunnel Boring Machines- Details and Operation of a Hard-Rock TBM Details of Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) TBM- Details and operation of Slurry TBM & Components- Hydraulic Grabs- Piling Rig.
Mechanization and Digitalization in Construction and Safety in Construction Equipment: Importance of Digital Analytics- Digital Solution in Construction Projects- Importance of Mechanization – Railway Track Construction- Rebar Processing Machine- Operation of Mechanized Equipment- Introduction to 3D Concrete Printer- Importance of Safety- Various PPE & Purpose- Safety of Men & Machines at Work- Safety During Construction Activities Safety with Tools & Tackles.