Practice Economical Situations for Use - 8.2 | 3. Construction Methods and Equipment Management | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the basic lifting mechanism used in cranes?

💡 Hint: Think of the parts that allow heavy loads to be lifted.

Question 2

Easy

Name one motion that a crane can perform.

💡 Hint: Consider the opposite action of lifting.

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Question 1

What principle do cranes primarily operate on?

  • Gravity
  • Friction
  • Fulcrum

💡 Hint: Consider what keeps the crane stable.

Question 2

True or False: A mobile crane is typically used for long-term heavy lifting tasks.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the context of the project's duration.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with selecting a crane for a construction project that requires heavy materials over uneven terrain. Discuss your decision-making process considering economic implications.

💡 Hint: Think about the stability versus cost trade-off.

Question 2

Calculate the balance between load leverage and crane leverage in a hypothetical scenario where a crane lifts a 5-ton load at 15 meters from the fulcrum. Assume the crane's weight contributes to its leverage.

💡 Hint: Focus on weight distribution and the effect of distance on balance.

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