6.2. Climatic Condition Influences

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of machine is best for hauling earth less than 100 meters?

   Hint

   Think about short distances and equipment types.

2. 2.

   What is rolling resistance?

   Hint

   Remember it relates to how machines travel.

3. 3.

   Which hauling machine is best for long distances?

   • Front-end loader
   • Truck
   • Scraper

   Hint

   Consider the range of different machines.

4. 4.

   True or False: Underfoot conditions have no impact on machine selection.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how terrain can change machine performance.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the selection of machinery for a construction site located at high altitude and identify key performance factors.

   Hint

   Recall how altitude affects combustion efficiency.

6. 6.

   Design a plan for maintaining haul roads on a construction site to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

   Hint

   Think about how an unstable surface could slow machines down.