3.2 - Calculating Maximum Usable Rimpull
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What is rimpull?
💡 Hint: Think about how the scraper exerts force.
Define coefficient of traction.
💡 Hint: It relates to how well a vehicle can hold onto the ground.
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What does rimpull depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows the scraper wheels to grip.
Is altitude correction needed when operating at 600 meters?
💡 Hint: Recall how altitude impacts engine performance.
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For a scraper with a gross weight of 80,000 kg and a coefficient of traction of 0.6, calculate the effective rimpull available after accounting for 2% rolling resistance and a 5% deduction at 900 meters.
💡 Hint: Carry out each step incrementally, considering the deductions along the way.
A scraper operates at an altitude affecting its engine efficiency and traction. Given the same parameters as the above, how would the results differ if it operated at a coastal level versus 1,200 meters altitude?
💡 Hint: Compare the rimpull outcomes at different altitudes, paying attention to percentage deductions.
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