Determine the breakeven travel time to the nearest 0.1 hours for the following conditions: Vehicle 1: Direct Haul Operating Cost = $69/hour; Vehicle Capacity = 6.47 tons Vehicle 2: Transfer Station Cost = $6.3/ton; Trailer Operating cost = $240/hour; Trailer Capacity = 30 tons

Determine the breakeven travel time to the nearest 0.1 hours for the following conditions: Vehicle 1: Direct Haul Operating Cost = $69/hour; Vehicle Capacity = 6.47 tons Vehicle 2: Transfer Station Cost = $6.3/ton; Trailer Operating cost = $240/hour; Trailer Capacity = 30 tons

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter13: Evaluating Transportation Alternatives

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7P

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Determine the breakeven travel time to the nearest 0.1 hours for the following conditions:

Vehicle 1: Direct Haul Operating Cost = $69/hour; Vehicle Capacity = 6.47 tons

Vehicle 2: Transfer Station Cost = $6.3/ton; Trailer Operating cost = $240/hour; Trailer Capacity = 30 tons

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