Practice Classification Based On Usage (3.1) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Classification Based on Usage

Lesson 3.1Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is the primary difference between off-highway and highway trucks?
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Think about where each type can operate.
Question 2.
Name the three dumping mechanisms discussed.
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Consider how each mechanism unloads materials.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an off-highway truck?
- Designed for public roads
- Large payload capacity
- Compact size
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Consider what makes trucks suitable for construction.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bottom dump trucks can unload while moving.
- True
- False
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Think about how materials are spread in construction.
Question 5.
Assume a construction site requires 30 cubic meters of material to be transported. If each bucket can carry 5 cubic meters, how many full trucks are needed if each truck can hold 20 cubic meters?
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Calculate both steps and round up, since you can't have a partial truck.
Question 6.
A project requires earth to be moved over a steep hill. If you have a choice of an articulated truck or a rigid truck, which would you choose and why?
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Think about the implications of each frame type in challenging landscapes.

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