1.4 - Bucket Fill Factor and Its Dependence
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Practice Questions
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What is the bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Think about how material types influence loading.
Why is it important to adjust bucket capacity?
💡 Hint: Consider different materials like sand versus gravel.
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What is the bucket fill factor concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials influence this concept.
True or False: The tipping load is essential for ensuring loader stability during operation.
💡 Hint: Refer to safety measures discussed.
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Imagine a loader rated for a tipping load of 6000 kg. You attempt to load material weighing 3500 kg and then add more material bringing the total to 4500 kg. Is the loader safe? Explain why or why not.
💡 Hint: Assess the comparison of loads and limits.
A loader has a heaped bucket capacity of 4.5 m³, a fill factor of 90%, and you're loading a material weighing 1500 kg/m³. Calculate the effective weight in the bucket. How does this compare with a tipping load of 7500 kg?
💡 Hint: Calculate the weight based on the volume and density.
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