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What is the main objective of the earthmoving process?
What is the main objective of the earthmoving process?
- To decrease soil density
- To increase soil moisture content
- To reduce the elevation of the construction site
- To move soil or rock to meet construction requirements (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an activity involved in the earthmoving process?
Which of the following is NOT an activity involved in the earthmoving process?
- Placing
- Compacting
- Blasting (correct)
- Grading
What factor has a major influence on the efficiency and profitability of a construction operation?
What factor has a major influence on the efficiency and profitability of a construction operation?
- Construction site location
- Weather conditions
- Availability of labor
- Choice of earthmoving equipment (correct)
What formula is used to estimate the production of all earthmoving equipment?
What formula is used to estimate the production of all earthmoving equipment?
What does 'trafficability' refer to in the context of earthmoving materials?
What does 'trafficability' refer to in the context of earthmoving materials?
What are the five fundamental material types that soil is considered to consist of?
What are the five fundamental material types that soil is considered to consist of?
What is the phenomenon called when a soil increases in volume after excavation?
What is the phenomenon called when a soil increases in volume after excavation?
What is the volume unit specified as the basis for payment in an earthmoving contract?
What is the volume unit specified as the basis for payment in an earthmoving contract?
What is the calculation to determine shrinkage percentage of soil?
What is the calculation to determine shrinkage percentage of soil?
What does the term 'swell' refer to in soil mechanics?
What does the term 'swell' refer to in soil mechanics?
