Construction Equipment, Plants and Machinery (BCV405B)

Construction Equipment, Plants and Machinery

Course Code BCV405B 
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L: T:P: S) 2:2:0:0 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 
Total Marks 100
Credits 03 
Exam Hours 3
Examination type (SEE) Theory

Module-1

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

Module-2

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

Module-3

Equipment Life Cycle Management: Life Cycle of an Equipment- Equipment Performance

Parameters - Introduction to Maintenance- Types of Maintenance- Maintenance Practices

Module-4

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

Module-5

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

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books

1. Velumani. P, “Construction Techniques and Practices”, SIA Publishers & Distributers Pvt

Ltd, 2020.

2. Dr. Manoranjan Samal, “Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment” S.K. Kataria

& Sons

3. S.C.Sharma, “Construction Equipment and management” E-Book .2019

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

 E-learning content on L&T EduTech Platform.