Practice Classification Based On Capacity (3.6) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Classification Based on Capacity

Lesson 3.6Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is the distinguishing feature of off-highway trucks?
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Think about why certain vehicles are restricted on roads.
Question 2.
Name the three types of dumping methods.
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Recall our discussion about how material can be unloaded.
3Question 3.
What is an off-highway truck?
- A truck allowed on highways
- A truck designed for loads not exceeding 1 ton
- A truck too large for public roads
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Consider why trucks might have restrictions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bottom dump trailers can only unload when they are stationary.
- True
- False
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Think about how heavy machinery operates in a working site.
Question 5.
A construction project requires transporting material 1200 meters away. The loader bucket holds 3 cubic meters, and the truck can hold 15 cubic meters. How many bucket loads should be used to optimize efficiency?
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Calculate the division for bucket loads.
Question 6.
If an articulated truck is to navigate through a steep terrain with 30% slope, explain the advantages over a rigid truck.
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Think about how movement flexibility plays a role in steep environments.

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