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    This document contains two questions from a construction methods class. The first question asks to calculate the rimpull of a 140-hp truck moving at 3.3 mph in first gear using the SAE efficiency of 0.85. The second question involves calculating the total resistance and available power of a 12.4 ton tractor with a maximum rimpull of 13,523 lb operating on a 2% positive slope haul road with 100 lb/ton rolling resistance.

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    Civil Engineering Department CE475: Construction Methods Third 2023 Classwork 5

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    Civil Engineering Department CE475: Construction methods

    Third 2023
    Classwork 5
    Instructor Dr. Ahmed Taha
    Q1. Assuming that the coefficient of traction is sufficient such that a truck’s total power
    can be developed, calculate the rimpull of a pneumatic-tired truck with a 140-hp engine.
    The truck is operating at a speed of 3.3 mph in first gear. Use the SAE recommended
    efficiency.? SAE recommends using 0.85 when the efficiency is not known.

    Q.2. Consider a tractor whose weight is 12.4 tons and whose maximum rimpull in the
    first gear is 13,523 lb. If it is operated on a haul road with a positive slope of 2% and a
    rolling resistance of 100 lb/ton,
    a) Calculate the total resistance
    b) Calculate the power available for towing a load.

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