4.3 - Economics of Rounding Truck Numbers
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What is gravimetric capacity?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if this limit is exceeded.
Define loading time.
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that contribute to this time.
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What is the gravimetric capacity of a truck?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition provided earlier.
True or False: Overloading a truck can lead to increased operating costs.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications discussed.
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You have a truck with a gravimetric capacity of 24,000 pounds and you're using a material with a density of 1.5 pounds per cubic foot. Calculate the maximum volume that can safely be loaded.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the density formula correctly.
If your excavator can fill a bucket every 1.2 minutes and you need to load 8 buckets to fill a truck. Calculate the total loading time required.
💡 Hint: Use the cycle time and the number of buckets to find the solution.
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