1. Earth Moving Equipment-Scrapers (Part-1)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a scraper?

   Hint

   Think about its essential functions.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using scrapers.

   Hint

   Consider how it helps in construction projects.

3. 3.

   What does a scraper primarily do?

   • Drill
   • Load and dump
   • Mold

   Hint

   Recall the main function of scrapers.

4. 4.

   True or False: A self-loading scraper needs assistance from another machine.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the definition of self-loading.

5. 5.

   Calculate the time taken for a scraper to complete one full production cycle if loading takes 10 minutes, hauling takes 15 minutes, turning takes 5 minutes, dumping takes 8 minutes, and returning takes 7 minutes.

   Hint

   Add up the individual times for the entire cycle.

6. 6.

   A road construction project requires moving earth 1000 meters. If the scraper can efficiently haul at a speed of 10 km/h, how long will it take to complete the hauling part of the operation?

   Hint

   Remember to convert distances into compatible units.