Practice Earth Moving Equipment-trucks (1.1) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Earth Moving Equipment-Trucks

Lesson 1.1Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What are the two types of truck frames mentioned?
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Think about flexibility and structure.
Question 2.
What is the economic haul distance of a bulldozer?
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Consider how far equipment can effectively operate.
3Question 3.
What is the primary reason for classifying trucks in construction?
- For insurance purposes
- To optimize efficiency
- Based on color
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Consider how classifications help in project management.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bottom dump trucks can unload while moving.
- True
- False
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Recall the mechanisms involved in different types of dumping.
Question 5.
A construction site requires moving 200 cubic meters of sand using a truck with a capacity of 40 cubic meters. If the loader can handle 8 cubic meters per load, how many trips will the truck make, and how should you round the bucket loads?
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Consider the total volume and capacities in your calculations.
Question 6.
An articulated truck operating in rough terrain is matched with a loader that is too small, leading to inefficiencies. Calculate the impact if the loader can only provide 3 bucket loads per cycle. What actions could be taken?
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Review the balance of truck and loader capacities and what happens when they’re mismatched.

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