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Practice: Calculating Tractive Effort

Lesson 9Getting Started 14

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Question 1.
What is tractive effort?
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Think about the forces acting on a moving vehicle.
Question 2.
Define rolling resistance.
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Consider the surface and how it affects movement.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of calculating tractive effort?
- To reduce weight
- To determine fuel efficiency
- To ensure sufficient power to move equipment
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Think about why we need to ensure power in machinery.
4Question 4.
True or False: Rolling resistance is unaffected by surface type.
- True
- False
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Reflect on your understanding of how different surfaces interact with vehicles.
Question 5.
A bulldozer weighs 50,000 kg with a rolling resistance of 35 kg per ton and sinks 10 cm into the ground. Calculate the total tractive effort needed to move it.
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Calculate rolling resistance first, then add the penetration component.
Question 6.
Consider a project where a truck with a gross weight of 40 tons moves on a slope. If the grade resistance is rated at 15 kg per ton, how does this affect the tractive effort calculation?
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Ensure to consider both components of resistance to get the full picture.

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