3.2 - Calculating Return Time
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Define gravimetric capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about the manufacturer's specifications.
What factors affect loading time?
💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes to fill a truck.
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What is gravimetric capacity?
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s about safety limits.
True or False: Loading time is only affected by the type of material being loaded.
💡 Hint: Consider all influencing factors.
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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.
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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