2.2 - Comparison of Dump Times for Different Truck Types
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What is gravimetric capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about the manufacturer's specifications.
Name two types of dump trucks.
💡 Hint: Recall the different types of trucks discussed.
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What does gravimetric capacity refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what you would check before loading material.
True or False: Bottom dump trucks are faster than rear dump trucks in all conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about conditions like congestion.
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Given that a rear dump truck takes 30 seconds longer to unload than a bottom dump truck in favorable conditions, calculate how this difference affects productivity over an 8-hour period if used under the same conditions.
💡 Hint: Convert hours into seconds for easier calculation.
A construction site has multiple types of material varying in density. How would you load trucks efficiently without exceeding gravimetric capacities?
💡 Hint: Utilize the gravimetric capacity formula thoroughly!
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