estimate the peak hourly capacity of the transfer station shown in figure 10-3. Assume the average volume per vehicle and the specific weight of the waste is 16.5 yds^3 and 510 lbs/yd^3, respectively. State, all of the assumptions made in solving this problem

 

80 ft 146 ft- Unloading dock 10-2 TYPES OF TRANSFER STATIONS 331 Platform scale -Scale house Trailer loading hoppers Fence FIGURE 10-3 Section 1-1 Typical direct-load transfer station with transport trailers located in depressed ramps. Note the heavy chain sections hung from bottom of hopper are used to direct wastes into transfer trailers.