2 - Chain Loading Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of the chain loading method?
💡 Hint: Think about how the scrapers and pushers interact.
Name a situation where chain loading is preferable.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape and design of construction sites.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What method allows the pusher to reduce return time while loading scrapers?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of each method.
True or False: The back-track method is faster than the chain loading method.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of each loading method.
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Challenge Problems
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In a construction project, a pusher has a cycle time of 1 minute, while a scraper load time is 2 minutes. How many scrapers can one pusher efficiently serve?
💡 Hint: Apply the balancing formula correctly for your calculations.
Evaluate the likely scenarios in contrast to chain loading and backtrack loading on a site requiring a minimum of 5 scrapers. Discuss productivity metrics.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of cycle times while contrasting the methods.
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