Session One Objective

When you have completed this session, you should be able to do the following: Describe the types of equipment used for finish grading.

• List the types of equipment used for finish grading.

• Explain the process of finish grading.

• Identify the benefits of finish grading.

• Describe the types of equipment used for finish grading.

When you have completed this session, you should be able to do the following: Identify equipment used in finish grading.

• Identify equipment used in finish grading.

• List the steps in finish grading.

• Explain the purpose of finish grading.

• Describe the process of finish grading.

During finish grading activities, which type of signal might be used by automated grade control systems?

• Laser signals

• Microwave signals

During finish grading activities, which type of signal might be used by automated grade control systems?

• Global Positioning System (GPS) signals

• Microwave signals

During finish grading activities, which type of signal might be used by automated grade control systems?

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• Optical signals
• Microwave signals

Why is a motor grader often chosen for finish grading work?

• It is cheaper than other equipment.

• It has a wide blade that easily spreads material and fills low spots.

• It is faster than other equipment.

• It requires less maintenance.

Fill in the blank: The blade of a motor grader is highly adjustable to accommodate many grading needs on ________ surfaces or slopes.

• flat

• uneven

• rough

• steep

What is the equipment shown in the image?

• Motor Grader

• Excavator

• Bulldozer

• Crane

What is a dozer used for in grading operations?

• Planting trees

• Grading slopes

• Painting roads

• Building bridges

What is a scraper best used for?

• Finishing applications on large horizontal areas

• Digging deep holes

• Planting trees

• Painting surfaces