CM 2113 FINAL EXAM 2025
Dozer is good for applications of less than 300ft short haul, and scraper is good for
applications of up to 3,000ft medium haul. - correct answer-true
An advantage of a crawler dozer as compared with a wheel-type dozer is higher speed. - correct answer-false
Which of the following work tasks can be performed by a dozer? - correct answer-
spreading -striping -backfilling
The ________________ is very effective for side-casting material, particularly for
backfilling or making sidehill cuts. - correct answer-angle blade
______________ is a technique whereby the blade end spillage from the first pass or
the sidewalls from previous cuts are used to hold the material in front of the dozer blade
on subsequent passes. - correct answer-slot dozing
Which of the following factors need to be considered when selecting a proper scraper
for your project? - correct answer--scraper configuration -volume of material -job size
Articulated trucks consist of two individual frames joined by pin, and can be easily
operated over soft ground. - correct answer-true
Buckets of loaders are rated in both heaped and struck capacities.
_________________ is based on the sae standard of a 2:1 material repose angle. -
correct answer-heaped capacity
Which of the following is a job condition that could affect the operator's job efficiency? -
correct answer-surface and weather conditions
Fill factor is the ratio of the actual loose volume of material in the bucket compared to
the bucket's rated-heaped capacity. It varies based on the type of material being
handled and the type of excavator. - correct answer-true
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a crawler crane? - correct answer-limited
capacity
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Straight blades - correct answer-shh hi pet and medium distance passes, such as
backfilling, grading, and spreading full material
Universal blades - correct answer-working stockpiles and drifting loose or no cohesive
materials
Semi-u blade - correct answer-combination of the s and u blade designs
Cushion blades - correct answer-mounted on large dozers that are used primarily for
push-loading scrapers. Limited utility in pushing material and should not be used for
production dozing. Cannot be tilted, pitched or angled.
Side-to-side - correct answer-blade-to-blade dozing. Two machines maneuver so that
their blades are next to each other during the pushing phase of the production cycle.
What factors affect dozer real production rates? - correct answer-1. Blade type
2. Type and condition of material
3. Cycle time
Scrapers - correct answer-excavating, loading, hauling and dumping material over
medium to long haul distances
Scrapers production cycle - correct answer-1. Loading
2. Haul travel
3. Dumping and spreading
4. Turn
5. Return travel
6. Turn getting next load
2-axle scraper - correct answer-towed by a tractor, effective in short hauls
Single powered scraper - correct answer-one engine
Tandem powered scraper - correct answer-dual engines, greater tractive effort, 25%
initially more expensive then conventional scrapers. For that reason, they commonly
considered a specialized machine, open up a job, work on extremely adverse grades
and on soft ground conditions
Elevating scrapers - correct answer-not designed to be push loaders, use a ladder to lift
material into the bowl. However the ladder is dead weight during the haul cycle. Used
for utility work, good in small quantity situations. No pusher is required. They cannot
handle rocky materia
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Auger scraper - correct answer-self loading scrapers that use a rotating auger to lift
material into the bowl. Available in single and tandem configurations. More costly to own
and operate.
Push-loaded wheel scraper - correct answer-has potential for high travel speeds on
favorable roads
Push-pull tandem powered scrapers - correct answer-all wheel drive scrapers equipped
with coupling devices that enable 2 scrapers to assist eachother in loading
Loading - correct answer-tandem powered scrapers sometimes require help
Single powered axle pusher-loader wheel-tractor scrapers - correct answer-suited for
jobs where the haul-road rolling resistance is low and grades are minimal. They become
uneconomical when haul grades are greater than 5% and return grades are greater
than 12%
Self-loading scrapers - correct answer-heavier and more costly than conventional
scrapers, can be economical in isolated work and for stripping materials
The capacity of a scraper - correct answer-expressed in bank cubic yards,
approximated by multiplying the loose volume in the bowl by an appropriate swell factor
Backtrack loading - correct answer-most common. It permits all scrapers to load in the
same area. However, the slowest bc of the addition pusher travel distance
Scraper fixed cycle time - correct answer-1. Spot time
2. Load time
3. Maneuver and dump time
Crawler dozer - correct answer--good for short distance -can handle tight soil -can push large blade loads -exerts low ground bearing pressure -works on almost any terrain -can work on soft ground and mud slick surfaces
Crawler dozer - correct answer-(tracklaying) - the work horses of the construction
industry
How to classify trucks - correct answer-
1. Size and engine type (gas, diesel)
2. Number of gears
3. Drive type (2 wheel, 4 wheel)
4. Number of wheels and axles
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5. Method of dumping
6. Material being hauled
7. Holding capacity
Trucks - correct answer-distance is a major factor in selecting haul units
Dozers - correct answer-they are designed to provide high drawbar pull and tractive
effort.
Crawler dozer - correct answer-exerts low ground-bearing pressure adding to its
versaility
Dozers - correct answer-equipped with a blade are standard equipment for excavating
Dozers - correct answer-equipped with special clearing blades are used for land
clearing
Dozers - correct answer-equipped with push blades or blocms are used for assisting
scrapers to load
Dozer - correct answer-can have a rear mounted ripper for loosing and breaking up rock
Fill factor - correct answer-adjusts heaped capacity in lcy based on the type of material
being handled
Excavators job efficiency - correct answer-management conditions: - skill, training, and motivation of workers - planning, job layout, supervision, and coordination of work
Job conditions:
- topography and work dimensions - surface and weather conditions
Cranes - correct answer-mobile cranes and tower cranes are the primary machine used
for the vertical movement of construction materials
Crawler cranes - correct answer-mounted on a pair of parallel crawler tracks, which
provide the crane with good travel capability around the job site
Telescoping boom truck mounted cranes - correct answer--travel on highways, can
change boom length, have outriggers for stability. -outriggers on large steel mats to reduce ground pressure and prevent damage to
pavement -crane positioned on hollow-core precast concrete panel slab
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Lattice-boom truck mounted cranes - correct answer-the lattice-boom structure is
lightweight. This reduction in boom weight means additional lift capacity, as the machine
predominately handles hoist load and less weight of boom
Rough-terrain cranes - correct answer-these units are equipped with unusually large
wheels and closely spaced axles to improve maneuverability at the job site. They earn
the right to their name by their high ground clearance, as well as the ability to move on
steep slopes
All-terrain cranes - correct answer-they have an undercarriage capable of long-distance
highway travel. Yet the carrier has all-axle drive and all-wheel steering, crab steering,
large tires, and high ground clearance.
Crawler cranes for heavy-lifting - correct answer-additional counterweight mounted on a
wheeled platform to increase lifting capacity. Ring system, "ringer," a heavy
counterweight system supported on a large circular turntable ring
Pros and cons of different types of cranes - correct answer-
Rough terrain crane "pickers" -pros= off road applications, set up quickly, very maneuverability. -cons= limitation of capacity and cost of freight
*all terrain crane -pros= travel on highway and rough terrains -cons= limitation of capacity, set up time, maneuverability and foot print.
*crawler -pros= don't require outriggers, very high lifting capacity, any site even soft soils, travel
with load -cons= expensive, set up time, large foot print, lot of matting, larger number of fall off
loads
Top slewing cranes - correct answer-cranes can increase their height
Tower cranes - correct answer-the flexibility of its freely suspended hook moving in
three planes provides a tremendous advantage in terms of load pick-up and positioning.
Advantage of having both the operator and jib above the construction site.
Crane selection factors - correct answer-
Hoisting - correct answer-the hoist cable runs from the hoist drum located on the crane's
counter jib, through the jib and then to the trolley and down to the hook
Trolleying - correct answer-the horizontal movement of the trolley along the jib; this
allows adjustment of the operating radius.
Slewing - correct answer-when the job rotates around t
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CM 2113 FINAL EXAM 2025
Dozer is good for applications of less than 300ft short haul, and scraper is good for
applications of up to 3,000ft medium haul. - correct answer-true
An advantage of a crawler dozer as compared with a wheel-type dozer is higher speed.
- correct answer-false
Which of the following work tasks can be performed by a dozer? - correct answer--
spreading
-striping
-backfilling
The ________________ is very effective for side-casting material, particularly for
backfilling or making sidehill cuts. - correct answer-angle blade
______________ is a technique whereby the blade end spillage from the first pass or
the sidewalls from previous cuts are used to hold the material in front of the dozer blade
on subsequent passes. - correct answer-slot dozing
Which of the following factors need to be considered when selecting a proper scraper
for your project? - correct answer--scraper configuration
-volume of material
-job size
Articulated trucks consist of two individual frames joined by pin, and can be easily
operated over soft ground. - correct answer-true
Buckets of loaders are rated in both heaped and struck capacities.
_________________ is based on the sae standard of a 2:1 material repose angle. -
correct answer-heaped capacity
Which of the following is a job condition that could affect the operator's job efficiency? -
correct answer-surface and weather conditions
Fill factor is the ratio of the actual loose volume of material in the bucket compared to
the bucket's rated-heaped capacity. It varies based on the type of material being
handled and the type of excavator. - correct answer-true
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a crawler crane? - correct answer-limited
capacity
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Straight blades - correct answer-shh hi pet and medium distance passes, such as
backfilling, grading, and spreading full material
Universal blades - correct answer-working stockpiles and drifting loose or no cohesive
materials
Semi-u blade - correct answer-combination of the s and u blade designs
Cushion blades - correct answer-mounted on large dozers that are used primarily for
push-loading scrapers. Limited utility in pushing material and should not be used for
production dozing. Cannot be tilted, pitched or angled.
Side-to-side - correct answer-blade-to-blade dozing. Two machines maneuver so that
their blades are next to each other during the pushing phase of the production cycle.
What factors affect dozer real production rates? - correct answer-1. Blade type
2. Type and condition of material
3. Cycle time
Scrapers - correct answer-excavating, loading, hauling and dumping material over
medium to long haul distances
Scrapers production cycle - correct answer-1. Loading
2. Haul travel
3. Dumping and spreading
4. Turn
5. Return travel
6. Turn getting next load
2-axle scraper - correct answer-towed by a tractor, effective in short hauls
Single powered scraper - correct answer-one engine
Tandem powered scraper - correct answer-dual engines, greater tractive effort, 25%
initially more expensive then conventional scrapers. For that reason, they commonly
considered a specialized machine, open up a job, work on extremely adverse grades
and on soft ground conditions
Elevating scrapers - correct answer-not designed to be push loaders, use a ladder to lift
material into the bowl. However the ladder is dead weight during the haul cycle. Used
for utility work, good in small quantity situations. No pusher is required. They cannot
handle rocky materia
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