Practice Back-Track Loading Method - 1 | 8. Back-Track Loading Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the Back-Track Loading Method?

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of actions of a pusher.

Question 2

Easy

Why is the Back-Track Loading Method considered slow?

💡 Hint: Consider the travel distance of the pusher.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Back-Track Loading Method primarily involve?

  • A pusher continuously operates without returning
  • A pusher detaches after loading and returns
  • Scrapers operate independently

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of the pusher's actions.

Question 2

True or False: Back-Track Loading is the fastest method of loading.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the travel time involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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