Practice Comparison Of Merits And Demerits (5.2) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Comparison of Merits and Demerits

Lesson 5.2Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is the primary advantage of wheel-mounted bulldozers?
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Think about how they move on the road.
Question 2.
What type of terrain is a crawler-mounted bulldozer best for?
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Consider where wheels might slip.
3Question 3.
Which type of bulldozer is better for high-speed operations?
- Crawler-mounted
- Wheel-mounted
- Both equally
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Think about how each type is transported.
4Question 4.
True or False: Crawler-mounted bulldozers are suitable for flat, paved surfaces.
- True
- False
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Consider where the tracks might be effective.
Question 5.
Given a construction project that involves relocating earth over a distance of 150 meters on a rocky surface, which type of bulldozer would be more suitable? Justify your answer.
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Consider the distance and type of terrain.
Question 6.
Calculate the total transport time for a wheel-mounted bulldozer and a crawler-mounted bulldozer over a distance of 200 meters, assuming wheel-mounted travels at 30 km/h and crawler-mounted at 15 km/h.
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Use the formula: Time = Distance/Speed.

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