Excavate and Remove
Planning and Estimating Production Rates
Excavate Spoil Heaps to Transport
| Task / Description | Slow | Ave | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6m³ bucket – Sand / Soil | 14.5 m³/hr - 18.97 yd³/hr | 20.0 m³/hr - 26.16 yd³/hr | 25.6 m³/hr - 33.50 yd³/hr |
| 0.6m³ bucket – Gravel Beds | 15.2 m³/hr - 19.90 yd³/hr | 20.4 m³/hr - 26.68 yd³/hr | 25.6 m³/hr - 33.50 yd³/hr |
| 0.6m³ bucket – Clay / Chalk | 12.3 m³/hr - 16.09 yd³/hr | 18.5 m³/hr - 24.20 yd³/hr | 23.2 m³/hr - 30.34 yd³/hr |
| 0.6m³ bucket – Boulder Clay | 11.2 m³/hr - 14.65 yd³/hr | 16.9 m³/hr - 22.11 yd³/hr | 21.3 m³/hr - 27.86 yd³/hr |
| 1.1m³ bucket – Sand / Soil | 25.4 m³/hr - 33.22 yd³/hr | 30.3 m³/hr - 39.63 yd³/hr | 35.7 m³/hr - 46.70 yd³/hr |
| 1.1m³ bucket – Gravel Beds | 25.6 m³/hr - 33.50 yd³/hr | 31.3 m³/hr - 40.94 yd³/hr | 37.0 m³/hr - 48.39 yd³/hr |
| 1.1m³ bucket – Clay / Chalk | 22.5 m³/hr - 29.43 yd³/hr | 27.8 m³/hr - 36.36 yd³/hr | 33.3 m³/hr - 43.56 yd³/hr |
| 1.1m³ bucket – Boulder Clay | 18.9 m³/hr - 24.72 yd³/hr | 24.4 m³/hr - 31.91 yd³/hr | 30.3 m³/hr - 39.63 yd³/hr |
Load Spoil to Barge
| Capacity | Slow | Ave | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 m³ | - | 8.0 hrs - 8.0 hrs | - |
| 1,500 m³ | - | 6.5 hrs - 6.5 hrs | - |
| 1,000 m³ | - | 5.5 hrs - 5.5 hrs | - |
Spoil Conveyor
| Equipment | Slow | Ave | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600mm belt – 150m/min | - | 260.0 m³/hr - 340.12 yd³/hr | - |
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