Practice Graphical Representation of Unit Production Cost - 3.1 | 17. Balance Number of Trucks for One Loader | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the balance number calculated based on the provided cycle times?

💡 Hint: Consider dividing the truck cycle time by the loader cycle time.

Question 2

Easy

What is the unit cost of production at 5 trucks with a total cost of 10950 rupees?

💡 Hint: Divide total cost by productivity.

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Question 1

What is the balance number calculated based on the provided cycle times?

  • 5
  • 7
  • 9

💡 Hint: Use the cycle times provided to make this calculation.

Question 2

True or False: Productivity increases indefinitely as the number of trucks increases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the loader in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a loader operates at 90 cubic meters/hour and average truck costs and productivity patterns shift, deduce the most economic choice between 7 or 9 trucks.

💡 Hint: Analyze the tradeoff between productivity and costs.

Question 2

Using a scenario where every additional truck beyond the balance number increases cost by 10% but yields no productivity increase, calculate the total costs for 5, 7, and 9 trucks.

💡 Hint: Remember to compare unit costs at each level.

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