7.1 - Summary of Key Points
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Practice Questions
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What is the main characteristic of back-track loading?
💡 Hint: Think of the term 'back-track'.
Which loading method is recommended for long, narrow cuts?
💡 Hint: Consider where you might see this method—like a road.
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What is the slowest loading method discussed?
💡 Hint: Remember which method has to go back after loading.
True or False: Chain loading requires the pusher to return to the previous scraper after loading.
💡 Hint: Consider how chain loading operates.
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If a pusher has a cycle time of 5 minutes and the loading time for a scraper is 10 minutes, how many scrapers can be efficiently serviced by this pusher?
💡 Hint: Make sure to distinguish between the loading times.
Consider a construction site needing to move materials in both directions. Describe how implementing shuttle loading could improve operation efficiency compared to back-track loading.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the dynamics of loading in both scenarios.
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