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A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers

Olomolaiye, P. O.; Harris, F. C.; Olomolaiye, Paul

Authors

P. O. Olomolaiye

F. C. Harris

Paul Olomolaiye Paul.Olomolaiye@uwe.ac.uk
Pro Vice-Chancellor Equalities and Civic Engagement



Abstract

The early results indicate that the exponential decay function when operated graphically serves as a straightforward and relatively simple means of predicting likely equipment breakdown, i.e. downtime. More research, however, needs to be done to demonstrate that such curves are robust and truly representative of equipment with varied histories in terms of maintenance record, usage and make. © 1993, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

Citation

Olomolaiye, P. O., Harris, F. C., & Olomolaiye, P. (1993). A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers. Building Research and Information, 21(4), 243-245. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727305

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jul 1, 1993
Journal Building Research & Information
Print ISSN 0961-3218
Electronic ISSN 1466-4321
Publisher Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 21
Issue 4
Pages 243-245
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727305
Keywords equipment, service life, theoretical model
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1109107
Publisher URL http://www.routledge.com/