1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is a scraper used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of construction equipment.
What type of scraper requires assistance during loading?
💡 Hint: Consider the terms we discussed regarding scraper types.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum haul distance for scrapers?
💡 Hint: Recall the details of scraper capabilities discussed in the lecture.
True or False: Self-loading scrapers require assistance from other machines during loading.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions provided during the section on scraper types.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a construction site requiring the movement of 500 cubic meters of soil over a distance of 800 meters, assess whether a scraper is the best equipment choice and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider both the capacity of the scraper and the haul distance relative to other equipment types.
Design a mini-project utilizing scrapers for a hypothetical road construction project. Calculate expected cycle times based on the production cycle, and compare the output to a scenario without scrapers.
💡 Hint: Utilize the production cycle breakdown to inform your calculations.
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