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

Easy

What is the main advantage of the chain loading method?

💡 Hint: Think about how the scrapers and pushers interact.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What method allows the pusher to reduce return time while loading scrapers?

  • Back-track loading
  • Chain loading
  • Shuttle loading

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of each method.

Question 2

True or False: The back-track method is faster than the chain loading method.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of each loading method.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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