Practice Definitions of Volume in Different States - 2.1 | 5. Cycle Time of the Bulldozer | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is bank volume?

💡 Hint: Consider the state of the soil before any work is done.

Question 2

Easy

Explain loose volume.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you dig into the ground.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the volume of ground material in its natural state referred to?

  • Loose Volume
  • Bank Volume
  • Compacted Volume

💡 Hint: Think about what the earth looks like before any excavation.

Question 2

True or False? Loose volume increases after excavation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the swell factor.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a bulldozer is set to operate on a project with the following conditions: bank volume of 150 cubic meters, swell factor of 12%, and visibility issues that slow operation down, calculate the adjusted loose volume.

💡 Hint: Use the swell factor to first find the new loose volume before adjusting for project conditions.

Question 2

Discuss how an increase in compacted volume can impact a project's timeline and cost. Include considerations of labor and potential machinery needed.

💡 Hint: Think about how compacting takes both time and resources.

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