The Use of Excavator in Forest Road Construction in Karst Region of Turkey
İ.Ü.Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, vol.59, no.1, pp.71-87, 2009 (TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 59 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: İ.Ü.Orman Fakültesi Dergisi
- Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.71-87
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, forest road construction techniques, environmental damages, cross sections and productivity by using hydraulic excavator were investigated in forested lands in Antalya region of Turkey. Besides, cross sections of excavator were compared according to gradient. Differences of fill-slope and cut-slope in the cross sections were determined. Maximum length of fill slope for excavator was found to be 17 m on 80% slope gradient. The cost of excavator was calculated as $21.8 per meter. Productivity of excavator was found as 105.8 m3/h.