2.2 - Loading Methods
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Practice Questions
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Define cycle time in the context of scraper operations.
💡 Hint: Think about all the activities that a scraper performs.
What are the two categories of cycle time?
💡 Hint: Consider what might remain constant versus what changes with distance.
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What are the two main components of cycle time?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions we discussed earlier.
True or False: Overloading a scraper can improve productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the loading growth curve we reviewed.
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Consider a construction site where the haul distance increases. Discuss how this will impact the variable time and overall cycle time of scrapers.
💡 Hint: Consider how travel affects time taken for each component.
A scraper is consistently overloaded, resulting in slower loading times. Calculate the potential decrease in productivity if loading times increase by 50% due to resistance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of diminished returns on overall output.
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