4.5 - Spreading and Backfilling
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Practice Questions
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What maximum distance is a bulldozer designed for optimal use?
💡 Hint: Think about productivity and performance in operation.
What type of material is easier to push with a bulldozer?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave during movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum economic haul distance for bulldozers?
💡 Hint: Think about how equipment efficiency relates to distance.
T/F: A bulldozer is mainly used for only one specific task.
💡 Hint: Recall the various applications discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the inefficiencies that could arise if a bulldozer is used for spreading material beyond its optimal haul distance.
💡 Hint: Consider machine maintenance and the operational costs.
Propose a plan for deploying bulldozers on a construction site requiring extensive backfilling. Include considerations for material type.
💡 Hint: Evaluate material behavior and logistics during operations.
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