46+ List of Construction Tools and their Uses

Somethings seems little but makes a difference.

Learning the name of each construction tools used in civil engineering also such a thing. We have listed some of the tools & equipment we mostly used on a daily basis.

List of Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment

#Image NameApplication
1TrowelUsed in masonry and plastering works to place the mortar
2Plumb BobUsing to check the surface vertical alignment.
3HoeTo excavate the earth or to dig a trench.
4SpadeTo excavate the earth or to dig a trench.
5Digging BarTo dig & loose the soil
6Head PanTo transport the material
7Crow barTo remove the nails from shuttering board.
8HammerTo insert the nails into the board or wall.
9GlovesAvoiding to direct contact with dangerous material or machinery.(Hand)
10Rubber bootsAvoiding direct contact with dangerous materials or machinery.
11Safety GooglesAvoiding direct contact with dangerous materials
12Safety BeltShould wear while doing work at heights.
13Measurement TapeTo measure the length
14ChiselTo remove the settled mortar from the floor.
15Right Angle FrameTo check the right angle for masonry or plastering work.
16Sprit LevelTo check the horizontal surface level.
17Water LevelTo mark the spot level.
18Vacuum Blower To clean the dust from the floor.
19Tile CutterTo cut the tiles at the right size.
20Measuring wheelTo measure the length
21PolisherTo polish the granite
22Earth rammerTo compact the earth surface.
23Binding hookTo tie the binding wire in reinforcement
24Hand SawTo cut the wooden material
25Circular SawTo cut the Steel rods and wood materials
26Wheel barrowTo transport the materials inside the site.
27Wooden FloatTo provide even surface while plastering
28Sand Screening MachineTo sieve the sand.
29Needle VibratorTo level and settle the fresh concrete while pouring the concrete into reinforcement
30Mixer MachineTo mix the material for preparing the concrete
31BackhoeTo excavate the earth up to 3m depth
32ExcavatorTo excavate the earth up to 5m depth
33Drilling machineTo make a hole in steel or wooden surface
34Jack HammerTo break stone or concrete
35Road RollerTo compact the earth
36Hydra CraneTo Lift the heavyweight items
37ForkliftTo lift and transport materials
38DozerTo level the earth surface
39Concrete Mixer TrucksTo transport the RMC from plant to site
40Welding machine SetTo joint the different pieces of steel
41Pile Driller MachineTo dig the earth at deep.
42De-watering pumpTo de-water the seepage water
43Core cutter machineTo cut the concrete at particular diameter
44Rebound HammerTo check the Compressive strength of concrete at Site.
45Measuring BoxTo measure the exact quantity while mixing the concrete or mortar.

If we missed anything to list out, let us know to update. Happy Learning 🙂

Bala

Bala is a Planning Engineer & he is the author and editor of Civil Planets.

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