3.2 - Blade to Blade Dozing
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Practice Questions
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Define cutting ratio in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how power is distributed along the blade.
What is the main purpose of U blades?
💡 Hint: Consider how shape affects functionality.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the cutting ratio?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the measurement relates to the blade's functionality.
True or False: Cushion blades are typically used for efficient earthmoving.
💡 Hint: Think about the designed purpose of cushion blades.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the specific cutting ratio for a straight blade if it uses 200 horsepower and covers 10 meters of cutting edge.
💡 Hint: Use the definition of cutting ratio.
Discuss the implications of choosing a U blade over a straight blade on a project with dense, rocky soil.
💡 Hint: Think about the project conditions and material types.
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