4.4 - Checking for Tipping
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Practice Questions
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What does bucket fill factor refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how material type affects bucket capacity.
Why is it important to check the static tipping load?
💡 Hint: Consider safety while operating heavy equipment.
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What is the purpose of the bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials might fill a bucket differently.
True or False: The static tipping load can be safely exceeded during loader operations.
💡 Hint: Safety is paramount when operating heavy machinery.
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Calculate the maximum load you can safely carry in a loader if the static tipping load is 15,000 kg and you are advised to use only 40% of that load for safety. What is the maximum safe weight?
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A loader is rated at 2.6 m³ capacity with a fill factor of 0.85. If the unit weight of the material is 1,750 kg/m³, determine the total weight that the loader can carry.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate both volume and weight based on capacity.
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