Practice Leverage Balance - 5.2 | 3. Construction Methods and Equipment Management | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main types of crane leverages?

💡 Hint: Think about what contributes to the weight on both sides.

Question 2

Easy

What motion does 'luffing' refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how you can change the load's position.

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Question 1

What does load leverage primarily consist of?

  • Weight of the crane
  • Weight of the load being lifted
  • Wind load

💡 Hint: Think about what a crane lifts.

Question 2

True or False: Crane leverage includes the weight of the boom in its calculation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what is crucial to balance the lifting action.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A crane is rated to lift a maximum load of 5000 kg. If a new boom weighing 1500 kg is added, what is the maximum load the crane can lift now, considering the boom's weight affects the lifting capacity?

💡 Hint: Think about how the crane's weight impacts its lifting capability.

Question 2

If the distance from the fulcrum to the heavy load is increased, what will be the impact on the stability of the crane during lifting operations?

💡 Hint: Recall how leverages balance around the tipping point.

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