Practice Blade To Blade Dozing (3.2) - Blade Overview - Construction Engineering & Management

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Question 1.
Define cutting ratio in your own words.
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Think about how power is distributed along the blade.
Question 2.
What is the main purpose of U blades?
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Consider how shape affects functionality.
3Question 3.
What is the cutting ratio?
- A measure of horsepower per loose meter cube
- A measure of horsepower per meter of cutting edge
- The overall productivity of the dozer
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Focus on how the measurement relates to the blade's functionality.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cushion blades are typically used for efficient earthmoving.
- True
- False
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Think about the designed purpose of cushion blades.
Question 5.
Calculate the specific cutting ratio for a straight blade if it uses 200 horsepower and covers 10 meters of cutting edge.
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Use the definition of cutting ratio.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of choosing a U blade over a straight blade on a project with dense, rocky soil.
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Think about the project conditions and material types.

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