Practice Introduction To Earthmoving Operations (2) - Getting Started 14

Practice: Introduction to Earthmoving Operations

Lesson 2Getting Started 14

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Question 1.
What is the first step of the earthmoving process?
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Think about what you need to do before digging.
Question 2.
Name one type of equipment used for earthmoving.
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Consider large machines that move earth.
3Question 3.
What is the relationship between rolling resistance and surface type?
- It does not change
- It varies based on surface type
- It is always zero
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Think about how tires behave on asphalt versus dirt.
4Question 4.
The required power is...
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions discussed.
Question 5.
A construction site requires moving a total of 40 tons of material over a distance of 800 meters. If the recommended machine has an economic haul distance of 600 meters, discuss the potential impacts of exceeding this distance. What would you suggest?
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Think about how machinery operates over distances.
Question 6.
Calculate the tractive effort needed if a machine weighing 12 tons experiences a rolling resistance of 60 kg per ton on a dirt road, and the wheel sinks 4 centimeters. What is the total tractive effort?
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Remember to include both rolling and penetration resistances.

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