Practice Lecture-9: Engineering Fundamentals of Moving Earth - 1.1 | Getting Started 14 | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the first step in earthmoving operations?

💡 Hint: Think about preparing the soil for easier handling.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of resistance faced when moving equipment.

💡 Hint: Consider what affects the wheels as they roll.

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Question 1

What is a key step in the earthmoving process?

  • Digging
  • Filling
  • Paving

💡 Hint: Think about how material is handled and prepared.

Question 2

Rolling resistance refers to the force resisting movement on what surface?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what affects how tires or tracks move.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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