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Practice Questions
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What is the primary limitation of the back-track loading method?
💡 Hint: Think about the process involved in back-tracking.
Name one advantage of the chain loading method.
💡 Hint: Consider where the next scraper is positioned.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What method is the slowest among scraper loading methods?
💡 Hint: Consider how much time the pusher spends returning to load another scraper.
True or False: Chain loading involves the pusher returning to load the next scraper.
💡 Hint: Think about the process involved.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project requires simultaneous operation of scrapers in multiple fill directions. Evaluate the benefits of using the shuttle loading method over back-track loading for this project.
💡 Hint: Consider how each method affects operational time.
You have a project with a loading time of 4 minutes per scraper. Compare the cycle time efficiency of back-track loading versus chain loading in this scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about how each method functions in practice.
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