Practice Indicators Of Blade Performance (7.1) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Indicators of Blade Performance

Lesson 7.1Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
Define cutting ratio.
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Think about it as a measure of cutting efficiency.
Question 2.
What does the load ratio indicate?
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Consider how weight impacts bulldozer operations.
3Question 3.
What is the cutting ratio?
- Weight to length
- Horsepower per meter
- Length per horsepower
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Focus on the measure of cutting efficiency.
4Question 4.
True or False: The load ratio reflects the efficiency of bulldozing materials.
- True
- False
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Remember how bulldozers manage heavy loads.
Question 5.
A contractor wants to use a bulldozer for a project involving deep soil excavation. They have two options: a bulldozer with a cutting ratio of 150 hp/m and one with 80 hp/m. Which should they choose and why?
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Consider which option will work faster and more effectively based on the cutting ratio.
Question 6.
A construction company needs to transport heavy gravel over a long distance. Calculate the impact of load ratio preferences on bulldozer hiring costs, given potential performance differences.
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Think about time saved versus cost incurred.

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