Problem
A CAT 834 with a straight blade is to be used to push a material that Weighs 110 pcf in the bank state. It is estimated that the material will swell 9%, from the bank to loose state. This cohesive soil is to be moved an average distance of 250 ft on a 0% grade. The operator is a new hire with average skill. Job efficiency is estimated to be equivalent to a 50-min hour. Assume that the dozer will have a 0.38 coefficient of traction. Calculate the direct cost of the proposed canlimoving operation in dollars Per bey. The (O&O) cost for the dozer is 568 per hour and the operator's wage is 58,76 Der hour olus 34% for fringes, insurance, worker's.
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