COPY: Haul Truck Positioning for Production Loading

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What is the aim of positioning haul trucks for production loading?

  • To reduce overload occurrence
  • To increase load movements
  • To identify what the dig unit is doing
  • All of the above (correct)

Double benching refers to benching backwards.

False (B)

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of correct positioning?

  • Reduced damage costs
  • More productive
  • Increased downtime (correct)
  • Improved tyre life

Correct positioning helps to eliminate possible ____ strikes.

<p>counterweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific angle provides optimal load positioning?

<p>45 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positioning should be ____ to the dig face.

<p>square</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of correct positioning for a haul truck?

<p>More productive (B), Use/access the most amount of material with each pass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does optimal positioning allow the digger operator to access?

<p>All remaining material across the dig face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Correct positioning reduces load movements reaching their destinations.

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

What is the optimal angle for maximum efficiency in loading?

<p>45 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ should be positioned square to the bench.

<p>bench</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following positioning techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Double Benching = Benching forwards Single Benching = Benching backwards 45 Degrees = Access to available material without blocking the dig sequence Dovetail Lipping = Bench square to dig face</p> Signup and view all the answers

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