Construction Methods and Equipment Management
Join Construction Methods and Equipment Management by Swayam to understand machine capabilities and make the right construction field choices.
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8 Weeks
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
It is a well-known fact that planning forms the critical element in successfully executing a project. The same applies to the field of construction, wherein equipment planning is equally crucial. Given the current scenario of rapid advancements in mechanization, there are multiple machines available in the market. The Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification course makes selection easier.
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification syllabus throws light on the vital aspects of excavation, cranes, pile driving methods, and concreting equipment. The curriculum caters to the needs of the people working in the construction industry. Moreover, they are also trained in estimating the cost of equipment.
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management training is scheduled for eight weeks and falls under the domain of Civil engineering. The training is offered by Professor Indu Siva Ranjani Gandhi, a recipient of the Gold medal in the Ph.D., Civil engineering program in IIT Madras.
The Highlights
- English instructions
- Assignments
- E-certificate
- Course offered by IIT Guwahati
- 8-weeks course
- Extensively syllabus
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 29 Mar, 2026
Programme Offerings
- English instructions
- Extensive syllabus
- In-course assignments
- Final Exam
- 8-weeks course
- E-certificate
- Course offered by IIT Guwahati.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management fee is Rs 1,000 for students who wish to obtain accreditation. However, there is no fee for auditing the course.
Construction Methods and Equipment Management fee structure -
Course name | Fee |
Construction Methods and Equipment Management (+ certificate) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Only candidates from the Engineering discipline can enroll in the Construction Methods and Equipment Management online program.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Besides, students interested in obtaining the Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification are required to secure a minimum of 40% in the course. Moreover, they are also required to secure a minimum of 30/75 in the proctored exam. On the other hand, an average >= 10/25 must be maintained by the candidate to be eligible for the certification.
Please note that a candidate who fails to satisfy one of the above conditions will be deemed ineligible for receiving the certificate despite securing 40%.
What you will learn
Students who finish the Construction Methods and Equipment Management online course will gain proficiency in the following areas:
- Equipment life
- Operating cost of equipment
- Replacement analysis
- Caterpillar method
- Operating cost of components
- Average annual investment method
- Depreciation accounting
- Equipment cost
- Peurifoy method
Who it is for
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification course is ideal for undergraduate students from the civil engineering specialization, people working in the construction industries, and postgraduates having a background in construction technology and management.
Admission Details
- To open the course page for Construction Methods and Equipment Management online training, you can follow the link mentioned below: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ce11/preview
- Upon reaching the page, simply tap on the ‘Sign-In/Register’ button and fill in your login details to proceed. If you do not have any sign-in credentials, you can create new ones with Swayam or use your socials like Facebook, Google, or Microsoft to log in.
- Next, fill in your personal and academic details in the form that follows and you will be directed to the course portal post-completion.
- You can now access the course curriculum without any hindrance.
Application Details
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management program does not call for any additional form filling other than an online sign-up form. Enter your email ID, password, and a suitable password to complete the form.
The Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to course and Planning Process of Equipment
- Lecture 1: Planning process of equipment
- Factors affecting equipment selection
- Planning equipment utilization
- Equipment utilization chart
Module 2: Cost of Owning and Operating Construction Equipment
- Lecture 2: Estimation of Ownership cost (Average Annual Investment method)
- Elements of ownership cost
- Depreciation accounting methods
- Cost Estimation using Average Annual Investment method
Module 2: Cost of Owning and Operating Construction Equipment
- Lecture 3: Estimation of Ownership cost (Time value method)
- Use of compounding factors in Equipment cost estimation based on time value method.
- Lecture 4: Operating cost of Equipment
- Operating cost components
- Illustrations on estimation of operating cost
- Lecture 5: Equipment cost estimation
- Caterpillar & Peurifoy method – Illustrations on use of Caterpillar method and Peurifoy method for estimation of total equipment cost.
Module 3: Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis
- Lecture 6: Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part 1)
- Physical life, Profit life, Economic life
- Illustrations on determination of economic life of equipment.
- Lecture 7: Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part 2)
- Equipment Replacement analysis- Intuitive method
- Minimum cost method
- Maximum profit method
- Lecture 8: Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part 3)
- Determination of economic life based on equivalent annual cost (using time value concept).
Module 4: Engineering Fundamentals of Moving Earth
- Lecture 9: Engineering Fundamentals of Moving Earth
- Machine Performance-Required power, Available power, Usable power
- Rolling resistance
- Tractive force
- Co-efficient of traction
- Effect of grade on tractive effort
- Effect of altitude on performance of IC engines
- Performance chart
- Ways to define payload of equipment.
Module 5: Earthmoving and Excavating equipment
- Lecture 10: Bull Dozers
- Bull Dozers-Types of dozer blades, blade adjustments
- Blade performance
- Production estimation.
- Lecture 11: Scrapers (Part 1)
- Scrapers, Scraper operation, types of scraper
- Components of production cycle of scraper and pusher
- Lecture 12: Scrapers (Part 2)
- Illustrations on production estimation of scraper and balancing interdependent machine
Module 5: Earthmoving and Excavating equipment
- Lecture 13: Front End loaders
- Front-End loaders –loader attachments
- Productivity estimation
- Lecture 14: Excavators
- Excavators-Front shovels and backhoes
- Operation
- Factors affecting selection
- Production estimation
- Lecture 15: Trucks
- Production cycle
- Cycle time estimation
- Productivity of trucks
- Balancing interdependent machines
Module 6: Piles and Pile driving equipment
- Lecture 16: Piles and Pile driving equipment (Part 1)
- Pile types: Precast and cast in situ piles
- Pile hammers
- Principle of pile hammer
- Factors affecting pile hammer selection
- Lecture 17: Piles and Pile driving equipment (Part 2)
- Types of pile hammer: Drop hammer
- Single acting and double acting steam hammers
- Diesel hammers
- Vibratory pile drivers
Module 7: Lifting equipment
- Lecture 18: Cranes (Part 1)
- Cranes
- Crane motions
- Principles of lifting mechanism of crane
- Types of cranes-lattice boom crawler crane
- Lattice boom truck mounted cranes
- Telescopic boom crane.
- Lecture 19: Cranes (Part 2)
- Types of cranes-Tower cranes
- Factors affecting lifting capacity of crane
- Range diagram
Module 8: Concreting equipment
- Lecture 20: Concreting equipment (Part 1)
- Steps in concrete making process
- Types of concrete mixer machines
- Lecture 21: Concreting equipment (Part 2) & Conclusion
- Methods of handling and transporting concrete
- Consolidation of concrete
- Methods of finishing and curing of concrete
Evaluation process
Students interested in obtaining the Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification are mandated to appear for the end-term examination conducted in a proctor's presence. They can register for the exam through the online registration URL published a few days before the exam.
For more information regarding the exam, exam centers, the cities in which the exam is conducted, and more, the students may refer to the link at https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ce11/preview. The final exam score is a sum of both the average assignment score and the end-term exam score.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, students with a background in engineering are preferred.
You can follow the link mentioned below to reach the course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ce11/preview
No, this course comes with video lectures which will be enough for you to learn the core concepts of construction and equipment management.
You need to maintain a minimum of 40% to obtain a certificate.
The Construction Methods and Equipment Management online course's exam date will be released a few weeks before the exam. Swayam will notify the candidates.