6.1 - Composition of Production Cycle
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Practice Questions
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What is the main disadvantage of back-track loading?
💡 Hint: Think about how the pusher moves after loading.
Which loading method is most suitable for long narrow cuts?
💡 Hint: Consider the method that minimizes return time.
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What is the primary disadvantage of the back-track loading method?
💡 Hint: Consider why it is noted as the slowest method.
True or False: Chain loading is the preferred method for loading when there are fill areas in both directions.
💡 Hint: Think about which method is ideal for opposite fill areas.
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Calculate the total cycle time for a project where the pusher cycle time is 4 minutes and the scraper load time is 10 minutes. How can optimizing this cycle time affect project costs?
💡 Hint: Use the given formula and consider the effect of reducing the cycle time on productivity.
Discuss how switching from back-track loading method to chain loading impacts the productivity of an ongoing project. What factors should be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about the layout and operational adjustments required when changing methods.
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