1.3 - Load Ratio
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Practice Questions
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What is cutting ratio?
💡 Hint: It deals with the effectiveness of cutting materials.
Define load ratio.
💡 Hint: It reflects the blade's ability to push materials.
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What does a high cutting ratio indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what cutting efficiency means.
True or False: Load ratio is irrelevant when assessing blade performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of pushing power.
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If a bulldozer has a horsepower of 200 and a cutting edge length of 5 meters, calculate the cutting ratio.
💡 Hint: Use the formula provided earlier.
In a practical scenario, if a U blade struggles to push through dense clay while a straight blade performs better, discuss why that might be.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the effects of blade design.
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