Practice Shuttle Loading Method - 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 how the pusher moves after each load.

Question 2

Easy

What is the cycle time?

💡 Hint: Consider how long the entire process takes.

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Question 1

What is the primary disadvantage of back-track loading?

  • Quick returns
  • Increased cycle time
  • High efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about the extra steps involved.

Question 2

True or False: Shuttle loading is effective only when there is a single fill area.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall where shuttle loading is applied.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction site has 5 pushers and 15 scrapers. If each pusher can only handle 3 scrapers due to cycle time issues, what would you recommend to optimize productivity?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the number of scrapers and pushers.

Question 2

Using the provided cycle time formula, if Lt is increased to 7 minutes, what will be the new cycle time for the pusher?

💡 Hint: Substitute the new loading time into the established formula.

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