Practice Estimating Unit Production Costs - 2 | 10. Introduction to Scraper Economics | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define unit production cost and its significance.

💡 Hint: Think about how costs relate to output in construction.

Question 2

Easy

What is meant by cycle time?

💡 Hint: Consider all phases of operation, from loading to unloading.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary factor impacting operational efficiency?

  • Number of pusher
  • Cycle time
  • Volume per load

💡 Hint: Review how cycle time relates to productivity.

Question 2

True or False: An increase in the number of scrapers will always improve productivity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between scrapers and pushers in production.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the productivity difference between using 5 scrapers and an increased number of 7, considering the same cycle time and volume per load.

💡 Hint: Compare the production rates you calculated for both setups.

Question 2

Discuss potential scenarios and operational adjustments needed if the unit cost rises significantly when increasing scrapers. What could you suggest?

💡 Hint: Think about operational costs versus project timeframes.

Challenge and get performance evaluation