Getting Started 14
This chapter emphasizes the fundamentals of earthmoving operations, highlighting the basic steps and equipment involved in construction projects. It outlines the importance of selecting appropriate machinery based on project requirements, including haul distances and material types. Additionally, it discusses critical terms related to machine performance and power requirements necessary to efficiently conduct earthmoving activities.
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What we have learnt
- Earthmoving operations are essential activities in most construction projects.
- Selecting the right equipment is crucial based on haul distance, project requirements, and material types.
- Understanding machine performance, including speed and power requirements, is key to optimizing productivity.
Key Concepts
- -- Earthmoving Operations
- A range of construction activities including leveling, grading, and excavation of materials.
- -- Required Power
- The power needed by the machine to overcome resisting forces and keep moving on a construction site.
- -- Rolling Resistance
- The resistance encountered by equipment while rolling over a surface, affecting the required power for operation.
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