Practice Cost Of Excavation And Selection Criteria (1.9) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
Define the term 'excavation.'
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Think about what happens at construction sites.
Question 2.
What is the main purpose of a backhoe?
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Consider its movement direction.
3Question 3.
What is the primary use of a front shovel?
- Deep excavation
- At-grade excavation
- Moving soil horizontally
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Think about its digging movement.
4Question 4.
True or False: A larger shovel usually has a lower productivity than a smaller shovel.
- True
- False
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Consider the relationship between size and capacity.
Question 5.
If a site requires excavating 1,000 cubic meters of loose soil and the unit cost is $15 per cubic meter, what is the total cost?
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Multiply to get the total cost.
Question 6.
You have a project where a backhoe and front shovel will be used. Calculate how the productivity can be optimized by evaluating the chosen materials.
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Refer to productivity metrics discussed in class.

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