1 - Back-Track Loading Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the Back-Track Loading Method?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of actions of a pusher.
Why is the Back-Track Loading Method considered slow?
💡 Hint: Consider the travel distance of the pusher.
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What does the Back-Track Loading Method primarily involve?
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of the pusher's actions.
True or False: Back-Track Loading is the fastest method of loading.
💡 Hint: Consider the travel time involved.
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You have a construction site requiring 10 scrapers to work efficiently. If each scraper takes 5 minutes to load, calculate the expected total cycle time using the Back-Track Loading methodology. Use the formula provided.
💡 Hint: Be sure to apply the formula correctly and multiply by the number of scrapers.
In a real-world scenario, you have to decide between using Back-Track Loading or Chain Loading for a project spanning 1 mile. Discuss the operational advantages and efficiency differences.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of travel times and how they affect overall operation efficiency.
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