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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Name one basic step in earthmoving operations.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens before digging.
Question 2
Easy
What is haul distance?
💡 Hint: Consider how far you need to move the earth.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the economic haul distance for a bulldozer?
💡 Hint: Consider the information provided about bulldozer efficiency.
Question 2
True or False: Grade resistance only occurs when moving downhill.
💡 Hint: Think about how machines perform on different slopes.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the total tractive effort for a bulldozer with a gross weight of 25 tons on a poorly maintained earthen road, given a rolling resistance of 75 kg/ton and a 4 cm penetration.
💡 Hint: Consider both the base rolling resistance and the additional effort due to sinking.
Question 2
Design a small experiment to compare the actual power consumption of two types of earthmoving equipment over a fixed distance of 100 meters.
💡 Hint: Think about controlling variables to ensure a fair test.
Challenge and get performance evaluation