Practice Guidelines to Enhance Scraper Productivity - 4 | 10. Introduction to Scraper Economics | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Guidelines to Enhance Scraper Productivity

4 - Guidelines to Enhance Scraper Productivity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a scraper?

💡 Hint: Consider what construction equipment typically does.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to maintain haul routes?

💡 Hint: Think about how road conditions affect vehicle movement.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What is the primary function of a pusher?

To load materials
To push scrapers
To maintain haul routes

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of different pieces of construction equipment.

Question 2

True or False: Loosening soil can hinder scraper productivity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how ground conditions affect machinery function.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction site needs two pushers and five scrapers for optimal productivity. If the machines are geared for a large haul and rolling resistance is high, how will you manage the balance of the machines?

💡 Hint: Look at machine waiting times for effective management.

Challenge 2 Hard

The site has hard clay soil. You have a bulldozer ready to rip, but what factors should you consider before starting this process?

💡 Hint: Think through operational capabilities and site conditions.

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