The Productivity of Excavating Equipment Power Shovel (Earthmoving) in Construction Industry

Construction equipment has long been recognized as a crucial factor in enhancing efficiency and productivity on construction sites, thus facilitating economic growth by reducing overall construction and operational costs. This study specifically examined the productivity of power shovels to provide a comprehensive analysis based on both theoretical and practical evaluations. The methodology involved an in-depth analysis of various factors affecting the productivity of power shovels. These factors include cycle time, bucket capacity, angle of swing, soil type, soil condition, and environmental influences. The productivity was assessed at six distinct construction sites, considering seasonal variations that could impact equipment performance. Data were collected during three different seasons: the rainy season, the winter season, and the summer season. Subsequently, we conducted a comparative analysis of the ideal productivity versus the theoretical productivity for the power shovels. In this investigation, we presented our findings using graphs to make them easier to understand. Our study showed that changes in cycle time and the surrounding environment had a notable impact on the excavating equipment's productivity. This analysis underscores the importance of considering these factors when evaluating and optimizing the use of power shovels in construction operations. Keywords: Construction equipment, Efficiency, Productivity, Power shovels, Cycle time, Bucket capacity, Angle of swing, Soil type, Soil condition, Environmental influences, Comparative analysis, Seasonal variations, Excavating equipment, Theoretical productivity, Optimization