Practice Versatile Attachments and Applications - 2.5 | 14. Productivity of Shovel | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the ideal angle of swing for maximum productivity?

💡 Hint: Think about angles that facilitate easy loading and dumping.

Question 2

Easy

How is the actual height of cut calculated?

💡 Hint: Compare the heights involved in excavation.

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Question 1

What is the ideal angle of swing for maximum productivity?

  • 70 degrees
  • 80 degrees
  • 90 degrees

💡 Hint: Think about the angle that allows most efficient operations.

Question 2

True or False: A greater angle of swing leads to shorter cycle times.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the swing path.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A shovel with a heaped volume of 5m³ operates with a fill factor of 0.9. If the cycle time is 25 seconds, calculate the productivity if the optimal height is 6m but the actual height is 4.5m.

💡 Hint: Remember to adjust for the actual height.

Question 2

How would you manage a situation where the haul unit exchange time is longer than expected due to unavailability of trucks on site?

💡 Hint: Focus on balancing operations to prevent downtime.

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