Question

Truck performance and production A dump truck is operated over a 2-mile long haul road that has an average +2.5% longitudinal gradient and a rolling resistance of 150 lb/ton. The truck performance chart in Figure 10.8 is applicable. If the gross truck weight is 90,000 lb, calculate the following:
(a) Rimpull required. (b) The maximum speed of the truck on the haul road. (c) Hauling time.

Answer 1