Practice Calculating Return Time - 3.2 | 16. Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define gravimetric capacity.

💡 Hint: Think about the manufacturer's specifications.

Question 2

Easy

What factors affect loading time?

💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes to fill a truck.

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Question 1

What is gravimetric capacity?

  • Maximum load the machine can handle
  • Average load the machine can handle
  • Total weight of the machine

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s about safety limits.

Question 2

True or False: Loading time is only affected by the type of material being loaded.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider all influencing factors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A truck with a gravimetric capacity of 12 tons is loaded with a material having a density of 3 tons per cubic meter. What is the maximum volume it can carry?

💡 Hint: Remember the formula for calculating volume based on weight and density.

Question 2

Given a loader that fills a truck in 2 minutes and a truck cycle time of 40 minutes (including unload and return), calculate how many truckloads can be filled in one hour.

💡 Hint: Keep in mind total time must align with offerings for balancing machinery!

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