Practice Blade Performance Assessment (7) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Blade Performance Assessment

Lesson 7Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is a bulldozer commonly used for?
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Think about construction activities.
Question 2.
What does the cutting ratio indicate?
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It relates to the effectiveness of the blade.
3Question 3.
What is the maximum effective haul distance for a bulldozer?
- 50 meters
- 100 meters
- 200 meters
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Remember what we discussed regarding productivity.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cohesive materials are harder to push compared to non-cohesive materials.
- True
- False
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Think about the characteristics of different types of soil.
Question 5.
If a bulldozer is operating on a cohesive soil type, how would this affect its cutting ratio, and what might be the optimal blade configuration?
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Assess how material type affects blade design.
Question 6.
Create a strategy for a job site where the haul distance is likely to exceed 100 meters using bulldozers. What may need to change in operation planning?
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What happens to productivity when machines work outside their recommended distances?

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