Problem
An earth Moving contractor encounters a shale formation at shallow depth In a rock cut. He performs seismostaphk tests, which indicate a seismic velocity of 5.000 fps for the material. On this basis, be proposes to rip the material with a 370-hp dozer. Estimate the production in bey. for full-time doping, with efficiency based on a 45-min hour. Assume that the dozer is equipped with a single shank and that tipping conditions are adverse. The normal 08E0 cost per hour, including operator fa a 370-hp dozer with ripper is 5111. This werk would be classified as a henry ripping application. Using your estimate of hourly production. estimate the ripping unit-production cost in dollars per bey.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.