A 240 hp (power-shift) dozer is used in a pushing operation. The dozer is equipped with a straight blade. The material (dry and noncohesive) weighs 98 pcf in the bank state. It is estimated the material will swell 6%, from bank to loose state. The center-of mass-to-center- of-mass pushing distance is 180 ft. Job efficiency can be assumed to be equivalent to a 45-min hour. Calculate the production in bcy per hour and the direct cost of the proposed earthmoving operation in dollars per bcy. The company's normal O&O cost for these machines is $100 per hour and the operator's wage is $20.00 per hour plus 40% for fringes, insurance, and worker's compensation.

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A 240 hp (power-shift) dozer is used in a pushing
operation. The dozer is equipped with a straight blade.
The material (dry and noncohesive) weighs 98 pcf in the
bank state. It is estimated the material will swell 6%,
from bank to loose state. The center-of mass-to-center-
of-mass pushing distance is 180 ft. Job efficiency can be
assumed to be equivalent to a 45-min hour.
Calculate the production in bcy per hour and the direct
cost of the proposed earthmoving operation in dollars
per bcy. The company's normal O&O cost for these
machines is $100 per hour and the operator's wage is
$20.00 per hour plus 40% for fringes, insurance, and
worker's compensation.
Transcribed Image Text:A 240 hp (power-shift) dozer is used in a pushing operation. The dozer is equipped with a straight blade. The material (dry and noncohesive) weighs 98 pcf in the bank state. It is estimated the material will swell 6%, from bank to loose state. The center-of mass-to-center- of-mass pushing distance is 180 ft. Job efficiency can be assumed to be equivalent to a 45-min hour. Calculate the production in bcy per hour and the direct cost of the proposed earthmoving operation in dollars per bcy. The company's normal O&O cost for these machines is $100 per hour and the operator's wage is $20.00 per hour plus 40% for fringes, insurance, and worker's compensation.
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