5.2 - Leverage Balance
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of crane leverages?
💡 Hint: Think about what contributes to the weight on both sides.
What motion does 'luffing' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how you can change the load's position.
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What does load leverage primarily consist of?
💡 Hint: Think about what a crane lifts.
True or False: Crane leverage includes the weight of the boom in its calculation.
💡 Hint: Consider what is crucial to balance the lifting action.
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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.
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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