Practice Optimal Loading Time - 6.3 | 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 involved after loading.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of Chain Loading.

💡 Hint: Consider how scrapers are positioned.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which loading method is the slowest?

  • Back-Track Loading
  • Chain Loading
  • Shuttle Loading

💡 Hint: Think about the return times needed for this method.

Question 2

True or False: Chain Loading involves the next scraper waiting near the pusher.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how this method operates.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an optimal loading time of 8 minutes for a scraper, calculate the pusher cycle time. Also, discuss how this affects overall project scheduling.

💡 Hint: Apply the formula carefully and analyze how changes in Tp can influence project outcomes.

Question 2

In a project setup, you have 4 scrapers and 1 pusher. Calculate if the current setup is optimal if the cycle time for the scrapers is 25 minutes.

💡 Hint: Consider how many scrapers one pusher can serve effectively to minimize waiting times.

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