GROUP 9 Flashcards
Which piece of equipment is primarily used for shallow digging and ditching
BULLDOZER
What is the main function of a concrete mixer
TO HOMOGENEOUSLY COMBINE CEMENT AND AGGREGATE
Which type of boom lift is used for reaching over obstacles
ARTICULATING BOOM
What is the general purpose of an excavator
EXCAVATION
Which equipment is suitable for digging, loading, lifting, and backfilling operations
BACKHOE
What task are wheel tractor scrapers primarily used for
EARTHMOVING TASKS SUCH AS EXCAVATION AND SPREADING MATERIALS
Which piece of equipment is used to install piles or deep foundations into the ground
PILE DRIVING MACHINE
What is the primary use of a feller bruncher in construction
CUTTING AND GATHERING TREES
Which equipment is used for laying asphalt evenly on road surfaces
PAVER
What is the main function of a grader in construction
TO CREATE A FLAT SURFACE
What is a loader mainly used for in construction
LOADING MATERIAL
What is the function of a tipper or dump truck in construction
TO TRANSPORT BULK MATERIALS
What type of machine is commonly used for heavy lifting and transporting materials horizontally in construction
CRANE
What is the primary use of a conveyor system in construction
TO TRANSPORT MATERIALS
What is a compactor used for in the construction industry
COMPACTION OF SOIL
