1.1 - Components of Cycle Time
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What is cycle time?
💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes to load, haul, dump, and return.
Name two components of cycle time.
💡 Hint: Think about the different activities involved in operating a scraper.
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What is included in the cycle time of a scraper?
💡 Hint: Look at the definitions we've discussed.
True or False: Fixed time includes haul and return time.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you change travel distances.
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Given the following cycle times for a project site: Load Time = 0.7 min, Haul Time = 3.0 min, Dump Time = 1.2 min, Return Time = 2.0 min. Calculate the total cycle time. What strategies could be implemented to reduce this time?
💡 Hint: Make sure to account for all sections of the time in your calculation.
How would the cycle time change if the haul distance is doubled with all other factors remaining the same? Provide a specific example with calculations.
💡 Hint: Consider how specific distances impact haul travel time.
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