1 - Blade Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the cutting edge in a blade?
💡 Hint: Think about the part of the blade that contacts the soil.
List three types of blades discussed.
💡 Hint: Recall the alphabets used to denote them.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of blade allows for angling and is less productive than straight blades?
💡 Hint: Think about the mobility of the blade.
True or False: A U blade has a high cutting ratio compared to a straight blade.
💡 Hint: Recall the blade characteristics.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an earthmoving strategy for a construction site. Describe when to use straight blades, U blades, and how to manage load and cutting ratios.
💡 Hint: Consider soil conditions and site layout.
A job requires pushing sandy soil that is 100% consistency. Which blade type would be best and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of sandy soil and blade advantages.
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