1.3 - Data Summary and Input Variables
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What is a correction factor?
💡 Hint: It alters theoretical productivity values.
Why is soil density important in earthmoving operations?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between density and effort.
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What does a correction factor do?
💡 Hint: It helps align theory with reality.
True or False: High soil density always results in higher productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between density and machine efficiency.
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A bulldozer operates with a soil density of 1900 kg/m³, and a correction factor of 0.7 relative to its ideal curve of 150 m³/hr. What is the adjusted productivity?
💡 Hint: Use correction factor multiplied with ideal productivity.
If the operational cost is 3000 rupees per hour and unit productivity was adjusted to 50 m³/hr, calculate the new unit cost.
💡 Hint: Relate your cost with the adjusted productivity to find the answer.
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