Practice Maneuver Time - 1.2 | 5. Cycle Time of the Bulldozer | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Maneuver Time

1.2 - Maneuver Time

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define maneuver time in the context of bulldozer operations.

💡 Hint: Think about what the operator does during operation.

Question 2 Easy

What are the components of cycle time?

💡 Hint: Recap the definitions discussed in class.

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Question 1

What time is included in maneuver time?

Push time
Time taken to change gear
Backtrack time

💡 Hint: Consider what adjustments are made during operations.

Question 2

True or False: Backtrack time is usually equal to push time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the state of the material being moved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a bulldozer has a blade load of 200 kg and operates with a cycle time of 20 minutes, what is the productivity in loose meters cubed per hour if it maintains 75% job efficiency?

💡 Hint: Remember to convert your time into hours and factor in job efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the time required for a bulldozer to push material 120 meters at a speed of 10 meters per minute, including 2 minutes for maneuver time.

💡 Hint: Calculate push time first and then sum it with maneuver time.

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