Excavation and Dozer Operations Quiz

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What is the primary calculation used to determine production in cubic yards per hour?

Volume per cycle × Cycle per hour (correct)

Volume per cycle - Cycle per hour

Volume per cycle ÷ Cycle per hour

Volume per cycle + Cycle per hour

What does a bucket fill factor of 0.95 indicate in excavation?

The bucket has a capacity of 0.95 cubic yards

The bucket can only fill 95% of its capacity (correct)

The bucket is less efficient than expected

The bucket fills to over 100% of its capacity

Which type of truck is designed to operate over soft ground?

Rear-dump truck

Rigid frame truck

Highway truck

Articulated truck (correct)

What is the estimated cycle time given in the example provided for the excavating operation?

40 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of dumping for trucks?

Top dumping Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of a wheel-type dozer compared to a crawler dozer?

Higher speed Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is standard for excavating operations?

Dozers Signup and view all the answers

What type of blade is used for land clearing with dozers?

Clearing blade Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rear-mounted ripper on a dozer?

To loosen and break up rock Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered in calculating dozer production estimates?

Blade type Signup and view all the answers

Which dozer operation involves side-by-side placements?

Slot dozing Signup and view all the answers

What influences the efficiency factor in dozer production?

Visibility and weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate production for a dozer?

Ideal Production × product of factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum lifting capacity of a lattice-boom truck-mounted crane at 23 ft?

825 tons Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical maximum boom length of telecoping-boom truck-mounted cranes?

70 to 140 ft Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is characteristic of rough-terrain cranes?

High ground clearance and steep slope maneuverability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the curved ejector top in an ejector?

To keep the load 'boiling' for better heap height Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered in scraper selection?

Weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum travel speed of lattice-boom truck-mounted cranes?

40 to 60 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical minimum radius for most models of telescoping-boom truck-mounted cranes?

10 ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Heaped Capacity and Struck Capacity in load estimation?

Heaped Capacity is always larger than Struck Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What determines the Fill Factor of a loader's bucket?

The type of material being handled Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of front shovels?

Hard digging above track level Signup and view all the answers

How often does a shovel typically need to move during its operation?

After about 20 bucket loads Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for bucket penetration in hydraulic hoes?

The hydraulic cylinders of the bucket, stick, and boom Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of operational efficiency is enhanced by keeping the bowl low in hauling?

Enhances stability during transport Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates to raise the load slowly?

One hand flat, palm down over another hand with an index finger making a circular motion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signals indicates to lower the boom?

Outstretched arm, fingers clenched with thumb pointing down Signup and view all the answers

What does the hand signal consisting of both arms outstretched, fingers clenched and thumbs pointing inward indicate?

Retract the boom Signup and view all the answers

What should a signal person wear to ensure they are visible while directing a crane operation?

A high visibility vest Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there are three seconds of radio silence during a crane operation?

Stop all operations immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical movement of the load in crane terminology?

Hoisting Signup and view all the answers

What movement allows for the adjustment of the operating radius of a crane?

Trolleying Signup and view all the answers

Where is the slewing ring located in a fixed tower-type crane?

At the top of the tower Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following configurations does not use pendants?

Flattop tower crane Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the counterweight in a crane?

To counteract the load being lifted Signup and view all the answers

What allows for the rotation of the jib around the tower's vertical axis?

Slewing ring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the operator cab in a tall tower crane?

To control the hoist movement Signup and view all the answers

What does the hoist cable run through on its way to the hook?

Jib Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dozers

Crawler (tracklaying) dozers are the workhorses of the construction industry.
Dozers are designed for high drawbar pull and tractive effort.
Crawler dozers exert low ground-bearing pressure, increasing versatility.
Dozers, tractors equipped with a blade are standard excavating equipment.
Dozers with special clearing blades are used for land clearing.
Dozers equipped with push blades or blocks assist scrapers loading materials.
A dozer can have a rear-mounted ripper for loosening and breaking up rock.
Blade adjustments include tilting, C-frame blade mount (outside/inside the tracks) and blade angle.
Pitch is also a type of blade adjustment.
Dozer production estimates include ideal production based on manufacturer's charts or figures, grade correction (using reference tables), material-weight correction, operator skill, GPS and computer graphics factors, material-type correction (e.g., clay, sand, loam), operating technique (slot dozing, side-by-side dozing), visibility, efficiency factor, material conversion if required, and total operating hours required.

Scrapers

Dozers are used for short hauls (less than 300 ft).
Scrapers are used for medium hauls (up to 3,000 ft).
Scrapers are effective for shot rock, ripped rock, earth/rock mix, gravel, sand, silt, and clay.
Scrapers can be conventional (push-loaded) or elevating, depending on conditions
Conventional scrapers are uneconomical when haul grades are greater than 5% and return grades are greater than 12%.
Elevating scrapers are suitable for short hauls and favorable materials.
Elevating scrapers cost more to operate and purchase than their conventional counterparts. An elevator adds weight and requires more power.

Loaders/Shovels/Hydraulic Excavators

Loaders can be equipped with various bucket sizes and types.
Buckets are rated for heaped and struck capacities.
Heaped capacity is the primary rating for production estimating.
The fill factor adjusts heaped capacity in loose cubic yards.
Front shovels are used for hard digging above track level and loading haul units.
A typical shovel has a mounting (substructure), boom, stick, and bucket.
Shovel production estimates involve measuring cycles per hour, swing-depth factor, bucket volume, fill factor, and job efficiency.
Hydraulic excavators are multipurpose tools used in different applications.
Hydraulic excavators have a hoe that swings downward, useful for digging below running gear.
Modern hydraulic excavators can be equipped with other attachments.
These excavators are either track-mounted or wheel-mounted.
Load capacity depends on the quadrant position of the boom.

Draglines & Clamshells

Draglines are typically cable-operated.
Clamshells can be either cable- or hydraulic-operated.
Draglines' reach is longer than that of clamshells.
Production estimates for draglines and clamshells should incorporate factors like machine size, swing angle, average depth of cut, material properties, job efficiency, and soil swell.

Trucks/Hauling Equipment

Trucks are classified by their method of dumping (rear, bottom, side, conveyor).
Trucks are also classified by frame type (rigid or articulated) and engine type (gasoline, diesel, propane).
Additional truck classification criteria include drive configuration (2-, 4-, 6-wheel) and transmission type (direct or diesel-electric).
Truck capacity is either gravimetric (tons) or volumetric (cubic yards).
Distance is important when choosing the right truck for a particular haul.

Tower Cranes

Tower cranes are extremely versatile.
These cranes are flexible, enabling load pick-up and positioning in multiple planes.
Tower cranes have an advantage in that both the operator and jib are typically above ground level and the work area.
Tower cranes are constructed with a fixed base, which can be either free-standing or braced to the structure.
Different types of tower cranes include: flattop or topless tower cranes, luffing jib cranes, and others.
Tower crane components include the saddle jib, pendant, cat-head, counter jib, trolley, hook block, hoisting, and slewing.
Lifting height, radius, hoisting speed, mounting configurations, and crane size can determine selection factors.
A crane is a complex machine with many moving parts that require specific considerations for safe operation.

General

Safety is critical for operation of any equipment.
Operators must be competent—with training and proficiency.
Understand the machine's specifications.
Check the manufacturer's load charts, and follow instructions, including safety measures.
Ensure that the crane can safely perform each specific lift based on its parameters.
Various safety factors, including clear space for movement, should be observed.

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Test your knowledge on excavation techniques and dozer operations with this quiz. Explore topics such as production calculations, equipment types, and operational efficiency. Ideal for students and professionals in construction and civil engineering.