4 - Haul Route and Resistance
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Practice Questions
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Define a haul route.
💡 Hint: Think about the path taken by machines.
What is rolling resistance?
💡 Hint: Consider what slows down vehicles on a surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a haul route?
💡 Hint: Think about the general activity of transporting materials.
True or False: Grade resistance increases with increased incline.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between slope and resistance.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total resistance for a complex haul route that includes a combination of +5%, +3%, and -3% grades over specified distances. Provide a detailed breakdown by segments.
💡 Hint: Break it down segment by segment.
Analyze how increasing the swell factor impacts the maximum allowed load for a scraper. Discuss the implications on cycle time and operational efficiency.
💡 Hint: Relate back to previous examples in class.
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