Practice When Trucks are Less Than the Balanced Number - 4.2.1 | 16. Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is gravimetric capacity?

💡 Hint: This capacity is crucial for preventing overload.

Question 2

Easy

How do you calculate the payload of a truck?

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the volume by density.

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Question 1

What does gravimetric capacity refer to?

  • The total weight
  • Maximum safe load
  • Machine age

💡 Hint: Think about what it signifies for machine operation.

Question 2

True or False: An overloaded truck can cause excessive wear on tires.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of weight on tire performance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A loader operates with a 2.5 m3 bucket and a cycle time of 1 minute. If the truck has a capacity of 10.5 m3 and takes 40 minutes for a full cycle (loading + hauling + unloading + return), determine the optimum number of trucks needed for balance.

💡 Hint: Don’t forget to factor in the fill factor for actual buckets!

Question 2

Evaluate the implications of using heavier materials versus lighter ones in a construction context on machinery costs and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Analyze operational differences in machine load outputs.

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