You need to search web resources, operator’s manuals, or other commercially available data related to functionality, capacity, productivity, and other specifications of different types of construction equipment which you deem appropriate for the project described below. You will need to make reasonable assumptions for the project (e.g. with regards to soil and concrete properties such as density). Then, you will compare different alternatives based on their overall ability to do the job, productivity, and versatility of their functions for the project. Ultimately, you will select a few equipment fleet alternatives (at least two alternative fleets) and make a rough estimate of the project time and cost using those equipment. Finally, you will select an optimum fleet for your project.
