1.1 - Lecture-9: Engineering Fundamentals of Moving Earth
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in earthmoving operations?
💡 Hint: Think about preparing the soil for easier handling.
Name one type of resistance faced when moving equipment.
💡 Hint: Consider what affects the wheels as they roll.
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What is a key step in the earthmoving process?
💡 Hint: Think about how material is handled and prepared.
Rolling resistance refers to the force resisting movement on what surface?
💡 Hint: Consider what affects how tires or tracks move.
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You have a project site with a 60-ton bulldozer and a rolling resistance of 40 kg per ton. Calculate the total tractive effort needed to keep it moving.
💡 Hint: Use the same formula discussed in the lesson.
Discuss the impact of weather conditions on rolling resistance for earthmoving operations.
💡 Hint: Consider how rain mud can affect soil compaction and resistance.
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