6.3 - High Temperature Effects on Equipment
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What is a turbocharger used for?
💡 Hint: Think about air density at high altitudes.
How does high temperature affect concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during mixing and curing.
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What device can improve engine efficiency at higher altitudes?
💡 Hint: Think about devices that assist with air intake.
High temperatures can cause concrete to lose water quickly, leading to what occurrence?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the mixing and curing process in hot weather.
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Discuss how you would design a construction plan for a site located at 10,000 feet considering altitude and temperature factors.
💡 Hint: Focus on the challenges machines face at high altitudes and strategies to mitigate them.
Evaluate the potential costs and time delays caused by improper haul road maintenance.
💡 Hint: Consider both the short-term maintenance and long-term operational efficiencies.
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