Understanding Scraper Components and Operations

What is the primary function of the bowl in a scraper?

• To cut into the ground

• To collect and carry material

• To push material out

• To connect the scraper to the tractor

Which component of a scraper is responsible for pushing material out of the bowl when dumping?

• Apron

• Ejector

• Draft Arm

• Cutting Edge

What is the role of the apron in a scraper?

• To cut into the ground

• To hold material inside the bowl during transport

• To connect the scraper to the tractor

• To distribute material evenly

Which type of scraper uses a conveyor belt system to load material automatically?

• Open Bowl Scraper

• Pull-Type Scraper

• Elevating Scraper

• Push-Pull Scraper

What does the term "cutting" refer to in scraper operations?

• Transporting material to a dumping site

• Distributing material evenly

• Slicing into the ground to collect material

• Filling the bowl with material

Which performance metric measures the volume of material the bowl can carry?

• Cutting Depth

• Cycle Time

• Capacity

• Hauling Distance

What is the function of the cutting edge in a scraper?

• To connect the scraper to the tractor

• To push material out of the bowl

• To cut into the ground

• To load material automatically

Which type of scraper requires a push vehicle to help load material?

• Elevating Scraper

• Open Bowl Scraper

• Pull-Type Scraper

• Conveyor Scraper

What does "cycle time" refer to in scraper operations?

• Time taken to load the bowl

• Time taken to complete a full cut-load-haul-dump cycle

• Time taken to transport material

• Time taken to spread material

Which component connects the scraper bowl to the tractor unit?

• Apron

• Ejector

• Draft Arm

• Cutting Edge