6 - Motions Possible with the Crane
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What is the primary purpose of a crane?
💡 Hint: Think about what you see cranes do on construction sites.
Define hoisting.
💡 Hint: Consider how cranes manage to lift things.
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What does hoisting refer to in crane operations?
💡 Hint: Think about the vertical movements cranes make.
True or False: Slewing enables a crane to move loads without repositioning.
💡 Hint: Consider how cranes change the position of loads.
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You are tasked with lifting a load of 500 kg to a height of 10 meters with a crane. The crane can luff to adjust the boom for optimal stability. Explain how you would approach this task considering the motions of traveling, hoisting, and luffing.
💡 Hint: Consider the order of operations and the crane's stability at each step.
Describe a scenario where a crane would need to use slewing effectively. What operations would need to be conducted before and after slewing?
💡 Hint: Think about how cranes change the load’s direction and position during operations.
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