Disrepair of Earth Moving Equipment: Causes and Remedies
Journal Title: International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
This study examines the causes of earth-moving equipment breakdown in construction sites in Nigeria using Kwara State, Ilorin as a case study. Efforts were put in place to survey the reasons why many earth moving equipment were abandoned in a state of disrepair on sites using questionnaire, interview and physical observation. Five different types of earth movers were studied and relevant data were collected and analyzed. The results of data obtained identified some subsystems of the equipment which are prone to failure leading to quick breakdown of the entire equipment. Among the subsystems, hydraulic and fuel system contributed significantly to incessant breakdown of the equipment examined, while traction, electrical and cooling system showed the least tendency to breakdown. Possible reasons for abandoning the equipment in their states of disrepair include scarcity of faulty part, expensive maintenance cost, lack of proper training of operator, nonchalant attitude among workers and improper handling of the repair processes, while the reasons for equipment malfunctioning include use of wrong tools by technicians, illiteracy amongst operators and technicians and impatience of operators as identified by the research.
Authors and Affiliations
David O. Obada1 , Emmanuel B. Lucas2 , Bernard A. Otegbayo3 , Tosin I. Orogun4 , Ibraheem A. Samotu5 , Chike V. Chira6
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