Practice Front Shovel Overview (1.6) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Front Shovel Overview

Lesson 1.6Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is the main digging motion of a front shovel?
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Think about how the bucket moves.
Question 2.
In what type of applications are front shovels typically used?
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Consider how they might be applied in construction.
3Question 3.
What is the primary motion of a front shovel's bucket?
- Downward
- Upward
- Sideways
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Consider how it digs into the ground.
4Question 4.
True or False: The front shovel is ideal for digging below ground level.
- True
- False
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Remember its primary applications.
Question 5.
Given a specific project with a maximum cutting height of 5 meters, how would you determine the optimum height of cut required for sandy soil versus clay?
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What percent do we use for easy versus hard materials?
Question 6.
Calculate the productivity estimation if a front shovel has a bucket capacity of 1.2 cubic meters and can fill this amount in 40 seconds with a material that has a filling factor of 0.8.
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Remember to adjust for filling capability!

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