1.2 - Filling Ability of Different Materials
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Practice Questions
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What is a bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Think about why different materials might fill differently.
What does tipping load refer to?
💡 Hint: It relates to stability and balance.
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What is the main purpose of a bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Consider why different materials behave differently when filled.
True or False: Tipping load refers to the weight that can be safely loaded on a loader without tipping.
💡 Hint: Remember, tipping refers to losing balance.
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If a track-mounted loader has a bucket capacity of 3 m³ and uses crushed stone with a fill factor of 80%, estimate its hourly production in kg given the crushed stone weighs 1,800 kg/m³ and it completes a cycle every 50 seconds.
💡 Hint: Use the cycle time to determine how many cycles fit in an hour before calculating overall production.
Discuss how the type of material and loader configuration might influence the bucket fill factor and explain what adjustments you would recommend for optimal performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the mechanical advantages each loader type provides.
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