Practice Optimum Unit Production Cost Discussion - 3.2 | 17. Balance Number of Trucks for One Loader | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the truck cycle time if it is given as 39.5 minutes?

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of truck cycle time.

Question 2

Easy

Define unit production cost.

💡 Hint: Think about how costs relate to production outputs.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the balance number of trucks calculated in the section?

  • 5
  • 7
  • 8

💡 Hint: Think about how rounding impacts optimal numbers.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing the number of trucks beyond the balance number always increases productivity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how operational limits can restrict outputs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If the truck’s costs increase by 10% yet the productivity remains the same post the balance number, how does this affect overall production costs?

💡 Hint: Calculate the new cost and compare it with prior costs to see the impact.

Question 2

Calculate the unit production cost with 9 trucks after determining earlier values of costs and productivity.

💡 Hint: Utilize the formula for unit cost and ensure you factor in the capped productivity.

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