Construction Chapter 13: Aggregate Production

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What is the unit weight of the crushed stone in lb/cf?

  • 95 lb/cf
  • 120 lb/cf
  • 110 lb/cf
  • 102 lb/cf (correct)

What is the permissible efficiency of the screen?

  • 85%
  • 80%
  • 95%
  • 90% (correct)

What is the width of the screening unit in feet?

  • 4.5 ft
  • 3 ft
  • 3.5 ft (correct)
  • 4 ft

What is the closed setting of the jaw crusher in inches?

<p>5 in. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range of the crushed stone output from the jaw crusher?

<p>5 to 4 in. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many decks will the horizontal vibrating screen have?

<p>3 decks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of the crushed stone in lb/cf according to the second part of the text?

<p>110 lb/cf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the association that provides support in operating productivity improvements, engineering research, safety and health, environmental concerns, and technical issues?

<p>NSSGA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor does not directly influence the capacity of a crusher?

<p>Amount of explosive used in drilling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves separating materials based on particle size ranges?

<p>Sizing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is used to load the stone that is to be crushed?

<p>Shovel, excavator or loader (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of washing in aggregate production?

<p>Eliminating undesirable materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a jaw crusher is movable?

<p>Inclined jaw (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of matching the capacity of the shovel or loader to the crushing plant?

<p>Ensure economic production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In aggregate production, what chapter primarily discusses transport?

<p>Chapter 9 and 10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process follows after the stone is crushed and screened?

<p>Storage and transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended factor of safety for selecting a screen with calculated capacity greater than the required capacity?

<p>10 to 25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum screen size recommended for screening 120 tph of dry crushed stone?

<p>4- by 10-ft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight per cubic foot of the dry crushed stone being screened?

<p>100 lb/cf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the aggregate is smaller than the in.in size?

<p>30% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of machine is a screw-type classifier used for?

<p>Producing specification sand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the motor located in the single screw classifier shown in Figure 13.22?

<p>At the discharge end (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activates the discharge valve in sand classifiers to enable material flow into the splitter box?

<p>A paddle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In sand classifiers, which size sand particles settle last in the tank?

<p>Fine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum output of the roll crusher in tons per hour for material less than 1 inch?

<p>45 tons per hour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If 12% of the stone from the quarry is smaller than 1 inch and removed before sending it to the jaw crusher, how does this affect the process?

<p>It ensures that only larger stones are processed by the jaw crusher (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct screen efficiency to use when determining the minimum-size screen required to handle the crusher output with a permissible efficiency of 85%?

<p>85% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the output of a 47- by 34-inch crusher and an opening of 3 inches, what is the minimum size screen required to handle this output?

<p>47.1 sf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of fatalities per year in the mining industry?

<p>40 to 50 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the permissible efficiency when using a 90% efficient vibrating screen for the output from a 40- by 30-in. jaw crusher?

<p>90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the 40- by 30-inch jaw crusher details, what is the unit weight of crushed stone?

<p>106 lb/cf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary causes of mining fatalities?

<p>Entanglement with powered haulage equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial not to remove guards, covers, or shields when the equipment is running?

<p>It poses a safety risk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given a screen width of 4 feet, how should the length of the screen be chosen for integer dimensions?

<p>Lengths should be in integer dimensions of feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which administration regulates the safe operation of aggregate production plants in the U.S.?

<p>Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage requirement for the aggregate to pass through a 1.5 in. screen according to the specifications?

<p>100% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should always be done before performing maintenance to prevent unexpected motion?

<p>Establish a positive lockout of the power source (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document details the safety risks of removing protective covers and guards from rock processing equipment?

<p>MSHA accident reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to wear hard hats in aggregate production facilities?

<p>To guard against contact with overhead equipment components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before beginning the operation of any crushing equipment or conveyor?

<p>Sound an audible warning alarm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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