Which one of the following is NOT the characteristic of equipment management and scheduling?
- AWork should be planned and scheduled to achieve the fullest use of every equipment item, minimizing idle equipment time.
- BTo the maximum extent possible, equipment sent to the job should be of the type that will best perform the work under actual job conditions.
- CThe temptation to overload equipment in an effort to get more production is common but counterproductive.
- DExamination of weight and dimension limit of the road for carrying heavy equipment.Correct
Solution
Concept
Equipment management principles deal with full use, right selection and correct loading of machines. Road weight limits are a transport issue, not a principle.
Step-by-step solution
1. Check option A. Planning work for full use of equipment and less idle time is a basic principle. 2. Check option B. Sending the type of equipment best suited to actual job conditions is a principle. 3. Check option C. Overloading equipment gives breakdowns and lower output, so avoiding it is a principle. 4. Check option D. Checking road weight and size limits is about moving equipment on public roads. It is a transport and legal check, not a principle of equipment management and scheduling. 5. So the answer is (D).
Explanation
Equipment management aims at full use of machines, correct selection of machines and avoiding overload. Checking road weight and size limits is only needed when machines are transported. It is not a basic characteristic of equipment management and scheduling.
Why the other options are wrong
A, B and C are standard principles of equipment management listed in construction management books. Only D is a transport consideration.
Shortcut
Three options talk about how equipment is used on the job. The odd one talks about road transport, so pick it.
Common mistake
Thinking option C is wrong because overloading seems to increase production. Overloading actually reduces output over time and increases repairs.
Correct answer: D) Examination of weight and dimension limit of the road for carrying heavy equipment.