Practice Basic Lifting Mechanism Of The Crane (2.1) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of a winch?
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Think about how cranes lift huge objects.
Question 2.
Name one type of motion that cranes can perform.
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This motion is all about lifting and lowering.
3Question 3.
What is the core function of the winch in a crane?
- To rotate the crane
- To lift loads
- To stabilize the crane
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Think about what cranes do.
4Question 4.
True or False: The fulcrum is the point that helps maintain the balance of the crane.
- True
- False
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Recall the balance you learned about in class.
Question 5.
A crane is lifting a load of 5 tons placed 4 meters from the fulcrum. Calculate the load leverage.
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Use the leverage formula you learned.
Question 6.
If a crane's lifting capacity is impacted by changing its boom angle, how would you explain this in terms of crane leverage?
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Think about how stability relates to the boom's position.

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