2 - Introduction to Earthmoving Operations
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step of the earthmoving process?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to do before digging.
Name one type of equipment used for earthmoving.
💡 Hint: Consider large machines that move earth.
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What is the relationship between rolling resistance and surface type?
💡 Hint: Think about how tires behave on asphalt versus dirt.
The required power is...
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site requires moving a total of 40 tons of material over a distance of 800 meters. If the recommended machine has an economic haul distance of 600 meters, discuss the potential impacts of exceeding this distance. What would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about how machinery operates over distances.
Calculate the tractive effort needed if a machine weighing 12 tons experiences a rolling resistance of 60 kg per ton on a dirt road, and the wheel sinks 4 centimeters. What is the total tractive effort?
💡 Hint: Remember to include both rolling and penetration resistances.
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