Practice Calculating Return Time (3.2) - Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity

Practice: Calculating Return Time

Lesson 3.2Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity

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Question 1.
Define gravimetric capacity.
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Think about the manufacturer's specifications.
Question 2.
What factors affect loading time?
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Consider how long it takes to fill a truck.
3Question 3.
What is gravimetric capacity?
- Maximum load the machine can handle
- Average load the machine can handle
- Total weight of the machine
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Remember, it’s about safety limits.
4Question 4.
True or False: Loading time is only affected by the type of material being loaded.
- True
- False
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Consider all influencing factors.
Question 5.
A truck with a gravimetric capacity of 12 tons is loaded with a material having a density of 3 tons per cubic meter. What is the maximum volume it can carry?
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Remember the formula for calculating volume based on weight and density.
Question 6.
Given a loader that fills a truck in 2 minutes and a truck cycle time of 40 minutes (including unload and return), calculate how many truckloads can be filled in one hour.
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Keep in mind total time must align with offerings for balancing machinery!

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