If there is too much material at the auger, what happens to the screed?

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If there is too much material at the auger, what happens to the screed?

Explanation:
When there’s too much material at the auger, the extra mix behind the screed pushes upward on the leveling plate. The screed's job is to hold a set height to control the pavement depth, and the added back pressure from excess material raises the screed, so the surface ends up higher than intended. That’s why the correct outcome is the screed rising. If there were less material, the screed would have less back pressure and would tend to dip, producing a thinner mat.

When there’s too much material at the auger, the extra mix behind the screed pushes upward on the leveling plate. The screed's job is to hold a set height to control the pavement depth, and the added back pressure from excess material raises the screed, so the surface ends up higher than intended. That’s why the correct outcome is the screed rising. If there were less material, the screed would have less back pressure and would tend to dip, producing a thinner mat.

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