Practice Balancing Scraper and Pusher Operations - 6 | 9. Earth Moving Equipment-Scrapers (Part-2) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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6 - Balancing Scraper and Pusher Operations

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Question 1

Easy

Define cycle time in the context of scraper and pusher operations.

💡 Hint: Think about the steps involved in using the scraper and pusher.

Question 2

Easy

What is one reason why balancing scraper and pusher operations is crucial?

💡 Hint: Consider how idle machines affect productivity.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a pusher in earth-moving operations?

  • Loading material
  • Assisting scrapers
  • Operating independently

💡 Hint: Think about the role each machine plays in a team.

Question 2

Cycle time refers to the total time taken for which process?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider all movements involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction site has found that the pusher cycle time needs to reduce to enhance productivity. If currently, the scraper cycle time is 8 minutes and the target is to serve 7 scrapers, calculate the maximum pusher time feasible for balance.

💡 Hint: Balance the equation step-by-step focusing on known variables.

Question 2

After analyzing operations, a project manager sees that running six scrapers reduces turnaround time; however, governing efficiency also demands higher operational costs. Evaluate how the project manager can justify this decision economically.

💡 Hint: Every operational adjustment should relate to higher productivity initially outweighing costs.

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