1.4 - Performance of the Blade
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Practice Questions
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What is a cutting ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is related to blade size.
Name one type of bulldozer blade.
💡 Hint: What type do you remember that can be used for pushing?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What factor does the cutting ratio primarily depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about why smaller blades are strong.
True or False: A straight blade cannot be angled.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each blade is used in practice.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site requires moving both dense and loose materials. Which bulldozer blades would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of each blade type.
Calculate the cutting ratio if a bulldozer's cutting edge has a length of 2 meters and provides 200 horsepower. What does this imply for performance?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is distributed along the edge.
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