7.1 - Importance of Speed in Equipment
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Define speed in the context of earthmoving operations.
💡 Hint: Think about how speed relates to finishing tasks.
Explain why actual operating speed is often less than manufacturer specifications.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors and equipment care.
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What is a primary effect of increased speed in construction equipment?
💡 Hint: Consider how time relates to productivity.
True or False: Manufacturer ratings for speed always reflect real-world conditions.
💡 Hint: Recall the discussion about site conditions affecting equipment.
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A backhoe has a rated speed of 12 km/h but operates at 8 km/h due to poor site conditions. Estimate how much longer a project could take if a crane depended solely on it for earthmoving over a distance of 500 meters.
💡 Hint: Use the formula: time = distance/speed, and compare the times at the two speeds.
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