2.1 - Optimizing Equipment Utilization
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Practice Questions
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What are two factors that affect crane operations?
💡 Hint: Consider what environmental factors could make a crane unsafe to operate.
Define rolling resistance.
💡 Hint: Think about how terrain affects equipment performance.
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What is the maximum safe wind speed for crane operations?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific values discussed regarding safety limits.
True or False: Crawler-mounted machines are better for muddy terrains.
💡 Hint: Recall the discussion on equipment types suited for different terrains.
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Challenge Problems
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You are responsible for selecting machinery for a construction project that has to be completed in a remote area prone to heavy rainfall. Discuss your equipment choices and the reasoning behind them.
💡 Hint: Consider both terrain and resource availability when making choices.
Identify a situation where multiple machines work on a construction site. What steps would you take to ensure their sizes and productivity rates are balanced?
💡 Hint: Think about the interdependencies between machine operations.
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