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working cycle
Construction; Heavy & civil
A complete set of operations. In an excavator, it usually includes loading, moving, dumping and returning to the loading point.
abrasion
Construction; Heavy & civil
Material erosion by rubbing of coarse, hard, or sharp materials.
acre
Construction; Heavy & civil
Unit for measuring land, equal to 43,560 square feet, 4,840 square yards, or 160 square rods.
adhesion
Construction; Heavy & civil
The ability of soil to stick to buckets, blades, and other parts of excavators.
operator’s cab
Construction; Heavy & civil
The operator’s cab is an enclosed room in which the operating controls, indicators, and gauges are located. The machine’s operation is controlled from this location.
