4.2 - Blade Movements and Performance Parameters
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Practice Questions
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What is a correction factor and why is it used?
💡 Hint: Think about why ideal numbers may not reflect reality.
How does soil density affect bulldozer productivity?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when soil is denser than ideal.
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What is the purpose of a correction factor?
💡 Hint: Think about how ideal conditions may differ from actual operations.
True or False: Higher soil density always increases bulldozer productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider how pushing heavy material impacts efficiency.
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Given an ideal production rate of 200 m³/hr, an operator skill factor of 0.8, visibility of 0.7, and a soil density adjustment of 0.75, calculate the final productivity.
💡 Hint: Multiply the ideal values by each correction factor sequentially to find the answer.
A contractor expects to push 160 m³/hr ideally, but adverse weather worsens visibility to 0.6 and requires a skilled operator. How should the contractor adjust their expectations?
💡 Hint: Consider all factors affecting performance when calculating expected outcomes.
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