Practice Preference for Back-Track Loading - 1.3 | 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 action of returning.

Question 2

Easy

Why is back-track loading considered slow?

💡 Hint: Consider the extra travel time involved.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the slowest loading method discussed?

  • Chain Loading
  • Shuttle Loading
  • Back-Track Loading

💡 Hint: Think about the concept of return time.

Question 2

True or False: Back-track loading allows for scrapers to be loaded more efficiently than chain loading.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider which method minimizes wait time more effectively.

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Question 1

In a project requiring 5 scrapers to operate efficiently, if each scraper's cycle time is 10 minutes, how can the team optimize the number of pushers?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of the cycle times to produce a balanced workload.

Question 2

If a team decides to switch from back-track loading to chain loading for a new project, what considerations should they factor regarding machine placement?

💡 Hint: Focus on layout planning for efficient scraper access.

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