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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a scraper?
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment used for earth moving.
Question 2
Easy
Define swell factor.
💡 Hint: It’s essential for volume calculations.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of a scraper?
- To dig
- To transport material
- To compact soil
💡 Hint: Think about what it does after loading.
Question 2
True or False: The swell factor decreases when using a pusher.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: What happens to the material density in the scraper?
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A construction site requires you to calculate the total weight of earth moved. If a scraper has a volume of 24.5 loose cubic meters and a swell factor of 0.85, what is the bank volume and the total weight if the unit weight is 1650 kg/m³?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate both volume and then weight.
Question 2
Assuming a pusher cycle time of 1.5 minutes, what would be the optimal number of scrapers to balance productivity if each operates in a cycle of 8.2 minutes?
💡 Hint: Think about how to handle rounding when you get a fraction.
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