Practice Cycle Time - 4.3 | 3. Blade Overview | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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4.3 - Cycle Time

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does cutting ratio measure in bulldozer performance?

💡 Hint: Think about how power relates to cutting effectiveness.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of a U blade?

💡 Hint: Recall the shape of the blade and its effect.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the cutting ratio?

Horsepower per meter of cutting edge
Horsepower per cubic meter
The weight of the blade

💡 Hint: Focus on what defines the power of the blade.

Question 2

True or False: A U blade has a higher cutting ratio than a straight blade.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the dimensions and power concentration.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction site requires both cutting hard soil and moving lighter soil materials. Propose a strategy using different blade types to maximize efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of each blade type before making your choice.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the time efficiency difference between using a straight blade versus an angle blade on a job site with hard and uneven terrain.

💡 Hint: Think about the actual job conditions that affect each blade's performance.

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