Practice Truck Vs Scraper For Hauling (1.2) - Hauling of Earth - Construction Engineering & Management

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Question 1.
What is a truck used for?
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Think of general transport vehicles.
Question 2.
For hauling earth up to 1000 meters, which equipment can be economical?
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It's a machine designed to scrape up materials.
3Question 3.
What type of equipment is best for hauling over 1000 meters?
- Truck
- Scraper
- Loader
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Consider the distance when selecting equipment.
4Question 4.
True or False: Scrapers are better than trucks for very short hauling distances.
- True
- False
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Think about efficiency in relation to distance.
Question 5.
Given a job site with rocky terrain that requires hauling 900 meters of earth, what machine should you choose, and why?
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Think about the terrain and distance together.
Question 6.
Explain how a poorly maintained haul road can affect the overall project timeline and budget.
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Consider productivity and cost dynamics.

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