5 - Blade Capacity
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Practice Questions
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What is a cutting edge?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a tool for cutting.
Name one type of blade used with bulldozers.
💡 Hint: It's the simplest type of blade.
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What does the cutting ratio measure?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the definitions discussed.
True or False: U blades have higher cutting ratios than straight blades.
💡 Hint: Think about power concentration in blade sizes.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a bulldozer must move different types of soil—dense clay and loose sand—recommend the appropriate blade type and justify your answer based on cutting and load ratios.
💡 Hint: Analyze the soil types and blade functionalities.
Design an earthmoving plan for a construction site with varying terrain. Specify which blade type to use for each section and why based on the features discussed.
💡 Hint: Consider terrain changes and the necessary blade performance.
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