Practice When Trucks Are Less Than The Balanced Number (4.2.1) - Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity

Practice: When Trucks are Less Than the Balanced Number

Lesson 4.2.1Loading Time and Gravimetric Capacity

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Question 1.
What is gravimetric capacity?
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This capacity is crucial for preventing overload.
Question 2.
How do you calculate the payload of a truck?
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Remember to multiply the volume by density.
3Question 3.
What does gravimetric capacity refer to?
- The total weight
- Maximum safe load
- Machine age
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Think about what it signifies for machine operation.
4Question 4.
True or False: An overloaded truck can cause excessive wear on tires.
- True
- False
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Consider the impact of weight on tire performance.
Question 5.
A loader operates with a 2.5 m3 bucket and a cycle time of 1 minute. If the truck has a capacity of 10.5 m3 and takes 40 minutes for a full cycle (loading + hauling + unloading + return), determine the optimum number of trucks needed for balance.
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Don’t forget to factor in the fill factor for actual buckets!
Question 6.
Evaluate the implications of using heavier materials versus lighter ones in a construction context on machinery costs and efficiency.
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Analyze operational differences in machine load outputs.

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