Practice Backhoe and Loader Combination - 2.4 | 14. Productivity of Shovel | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the ideal angle for positioning a truck next to an excavator?

💡 Hint: Think about the optimal position for minimizing swing.

Question 2

Easy

Define cycle time in your own words.

💡 Hint: It involves both loading and unloading.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the preferred angle for truck positioning to maximize productivity?

  • 60 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • 120 degrees

💡 Hint: Remember the main idea of reducing swing.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing the angle of swing decreases cycle time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how swing mechanics operate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A project requires using a backhoe with a heaped bucket capacity of 3 m³. If the cycle time is 25 seconds, calculate the productivity per hour. Consider the optimal height is achieved.

💡 Hint: Use the formula provided in lessons regarding productivity.

Question 2

Discuss how adjusting the angle of swing from 90 degrees to 120 degrees would affect an ongoing excavation project concerning time management and productivity.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of increased cycle times on project efficiency.

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