Practice Introduction to Shuttle Loading - 3.1 | 8. Back-Track Loading Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is back-track loading?

💡 Hint: Think about the travel time involved.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main benefit of chain loading?

💡 Hint: Consider how waiting areas for scrapers help speeds up the process.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which loading method is the fastest?

  • Back-Track Loading
  • Chain Loading
  • Shuttle Loading

💡 Hint: Consider how each method handles the next scraper's loading process.

Question 2

True or False: Shuttle loading is commonly used for dual-direction fill areas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what distinguishes shuttle loading from other methods.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a construction site with two fill areas and are deciding between chain loading and shuttle loading. What factors will determine your choice, and which do you think is more effective?

💡 Hint: Review the specific conditions each method requires.

Question 2

Calculate the cycle time if a scraper takes 10 minutes to load. How would this number influence the productivity of multiple scrapers working with one pusher?

💡 Hint: Think about how balancing scrapers and pushers affects overall cycle time and efficiency.

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