5.3. Determining Truck Payload

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is gravimetric capacity?

   Hint

   It is defined by the manufacturer.

2. 2.

   Why is knowing material density important?

   Hint

   Density relates to weight and volume.

3. 3.

   What is gravimetric capacity?

   • A weight limit defined by the manufacturer
   • A measure of fuel efficiency
   • An operational time standard

   Hint

   Think about what keeps machines safe.

4. 4.

   Overloading a truck can lead to increased wear on tires.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider which parts of the truck feel the load most.

5. 5.

   A truck can carry maximum 15 tons, and you have materials with density 1.5 tons/m³. What is the volume of load it can safely carry?

   Hint

   Use the formula for volume based on weight and density.

6. 6.

   Given a truck cycle time of 40 minutes and a loading cycle of 10 minutes, how many loads can it complete in an hour?

   Hint

   Subtract the truck cycle time from an hour to find loading opportunities.