Practice Haul Distance Considerations (3) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Haul Distance Considerations

Lesson 3Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the economic haul distance for bulldozers?
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Remember the figure mentioned in class.
Question 2.
Name one type of material that is easier for bulldozers to push.
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Think about materials that stick together.
3Question 3.
What is the maximum economic haul distance for bulldozers?
- 50 meters
- 75 meters
- 100 meters
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Recall the distance we discussed during the lecture.
4Question 4.
True or False: The type of material being pushed does not affect the performance of a bulldozer.
- True
- False
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Think about the differences between cohesive and non-cohesive materials.
Question 5.
Calculate the total productivity loss incurred by a bulldozer working over a distance of 150 meters using non-cohesive material compared to cohesive material.
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Look back at the concepts of haul distance and material type discussed in the session.
Question 6.
Critique a project plan that does not take into account haul distances for bulldozer operations. What improvements would you suggest?
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Remember to factor in the various sizes and efficiencies discussed in class.

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