3.1 - Maximum Dumping Height and Digging Reach
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Practice Questions
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Explain the angle of swing in excavation operations.
💡 Hint: Think about how the bucket moves between these two points.
What is cycle time?
💡 Hint: Consider all activities involved in one cycle.
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What is the ideal angle of swing for maximum productivity in excavators?
💡 Hint: Consider how much swing would be practical in a tight space.
True or False: The correction factor increases productivity if the angle of swing is greater than 90 degrees.
💡 Hint: Relate this to increased cycle times.
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If an excavator’s fill factor is 0.85 and actually digs at 60% of the optimum height with a swing angle of 100 degrees, calculate the productivity per hour.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to corrections from height and angle!
Consider a site where the truck positioning leads to excessive waiting time. Discuss strategies to optimize truck exchange and the influence on excavation productivity.
💡 Hint: Think about how to implement efficient scheduling.
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