Practice Limitations of Back-Track Loading - 1.2 | 8. Back-Track Loading Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Limitations of Back-Track Loading

1.2 - Limitations of Back-Track Loading

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is back-track loading?

💡 Hint: Focus on the return mechanism of the pusher.

Question 2 Easy

Why is back-track loading considered slow?

💡 Hint: Think about the travelling distance the pusher covers.

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Question 1

Why is back-track loading considered the slowest method?

It requires more scrapers
It involves return trips
Pusher has to operate alone

💡 Hint: Focus on the return travel time impact.

Question 2

True or False: Chain loading and shuttle loading are commonly used.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the rates of efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A project requires a quick turnaround time. Discuss why back-track loading may not be suitable and recommend an alternative.

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of time on overall project success.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the cycle time of a pusher using the formula Tp = 1.4Lt + 0.25, if the loading time (Lt) is 5 minutes.

💡 Hint: Substitute values into the formula and apply arithmetic.

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