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Available courses

PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

and Equipment focuses on the machinery, tools, and equipment used in construction and civil engineering projects. The specific topics may vary depending on the institution, but commonly covered areas include:

1. Introduction to Construction Plant and Equipment

Definition and classification of construction equipment.

Importance of plant and equipment in civil engineering projects.

Factors influencing the selection of construction equipment.


2. Types of Construction Plant

Earthmoving Equipment: Bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, and loaders.

Material Handling Equipment: Cranes, hoists, forklifts, and conveyors.

Compaction Equipment: Rollers, tamping rammers, and plate compactors.

Concrete Equipment: Concrete mixers, pumps, and vibrators.

Road Construction Equipment: Asphalt pavers, graders, and road rollers.


3. Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

Basic operation principles of construction machinery.

Preventive and corrective maintenance.

Safety procedures during operation and maintenance.


4. Equipment Productivity and Performance

Estimation of equipment output and efficiency.

Factors affecting equipment performance (operator skill, site conditions).

Cost analysis: operating costs, maintenance costs, and fuel consumption.


5. Economic Considerations

Cost-benefit analysis of owning vs. hiring equipment.

Depreciation and replacement planning.

Equipment life cycle and cost optimization.


6. Safety and Legal Regulations

Health and safety standards for plant operation in construction.

Kenyan construction laws and regulations related to machinery use.

Environmental considerations and mitigation measures.


7. Emerging Technologies in Construction Equipment

Automation and robotics in construction.

Use of GPS and drones in equipment operations.

Modern trends in sustainable and energy-efficient construction equipment.

WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY 1

STRACTURAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

Substructure Works

Survey

The course will guide a learner in the following units 

1. Chain survey 

2. Levelling survey 

3. Traverse Survey 

4. Curve Ranging 

5. Tachometery

PRELIMINARY WORKS