2.2 - Cycle Time Comparison with Front Shovel
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What is the ideal angle of swing for optimal shovel productivity?
💡 Hint: Think about how the truck should be positioned relative to the excavator.
Define cycle time.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved when using a shovel.
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What should the ideal angle of swing be for optimal productivity?
💡 Hint: Think about the positioning of the truck.
True or False: The height of cut directly influences the correction factor.
💡 Hint: Consider why we use correction factors.
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A project has an excavator that can operate at a maximum height of 8 m. If optimizing for soft soil you choose 30% of that height, what is your optimum height?
💡 Hint: Use the percentage of maximum height to determine optimums.
A truck is positioned too close and causes the swing angle to be less than 90 degrees. Explain how this can ironically reduce productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider how equipment operates in confined spaces.
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