3.3 - Swell Factor Considerations
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What is the swell factor?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil density changes when it is excavated.
What is the default swell factor for dry earth?
💡 Hint: Recall the standard value mentioned in the lecture.
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What is the typical swell factor for dry earth?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of dry earth discussed in class.
When using a push-loaded scraper, the swell factor increases by what percentage?
💡 Hint: Recall how compaction affects material density.
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If a scraper's empty weight is 43,944 kg and the load weight is estimated at 32,901 kg, what is the gross weight? How does this compare to the maximum rated load?
💡 Hint: Sum the two weights and compare with the manufacturer's specified maximum rated load.
Given a heaped capacity of 23.7 m³ and a swell factor of 0.88, calculate the bank volume for 95% of capacity. How would this affect productivity estimations?
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