4.1 - Balancing Trucks and Excavators
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating loading time?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure time in operations.
Define gravimetric capacity.
💡 Hint: What does the manufacturer specify?
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What is the maximum percentage of additional weight a machine can carry based on its gravimetric capacity?
💡 Hint: Remember, exceeding capacity can damage machinery.
True or False: The average dump time is the same for all materials regardless of their type.
💡 Hint: Consider how different materials behave.
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If a truck transports 10.3 m³ of material and a loader bucket has a capacity of 2.2 m³ with a fill factor of 90%, how many truckloads are equivalent to a bucket full?
💡 Hint: Use the formula wisely and don’t forget the fill factor.
Given a situation where you can either choose 7 or 8 trucks for an excavator. If the balance number is calculated as 7.4, which does an economic analysis suggest is better?
💡 Hint: Analyze costs and potential idle times.
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