5.5.2. Estimating Fuel Consumption

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is fuel consumption?

   Hint

   Consider the factors that might affect fuel use.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that influences the horsepower of a construction machine.

   Hint

   Think about different types of engines.

3. 3.

   What is the primary factor affecting fuel consumption in construction machines?

   • Horsepower
   • Color of the machine
   • Type of job site

   Hint

   Consider what the engine does.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher working efficiency always leads to less fuel consumption.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how machines operate.

5. 5.

   A contractor needs to estimate fuel costs for two different construction projects—one involving heavy earth moving and the other fine grading. How would their fuel requirements differ, and what factors will you consider?

   Hint

   Think about job difficulty and equipment load.

6. 6.

   A bulldozer is used for two projects: one on soft soil and the other on rocky terrain. Calculate how design factors, including machine load, need to adjust your fuel estimates.

   Hint

   Consider differences in job difficulty.