Question: A CAT D 9 T dozer utilizing a semi - universal ( SU ) blade is to be used in a dozing operation. The material

A CAT D9T dozer utilizing a semi-universal (SU) blade is to be used in a dozing operation.The material is blasted rock and is to be moved 150ftfrom the beginning of the cut.The dozing is uphill on a 5% grade.The dozer has a power shift transmission and hydraulic blade.The operator has average skill and both visibility and traction are assumed to be satisfactory.The material weighs 105pcf(dry unit weight) in the bank state with a swell factor =0.63(63%).Job efficiency is assumed to be equivalent to a 50-minute hour.The O&O cost for the dozer is $190.00 per hour including the operators wage and fringes.Note - these charts are based on a material weight of 2,300 pounds per loose cubic yard (lcy).Calculate the unit cost of the proposed earth moving operation in dollars perlcy.

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