Practice Overturning and Stabilizing Moments - 9.1 | 3. Construction Methods and Equipment Management | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary role of a crane during a construction project?

💡 Hint: Think about the key functions of cranes.

Question 2

Easy

Name any one motion that cranes can perform.

💡 Hint: Consider movements involved in lifting.

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Question 1

What is a primary characteristic of the crane's lifting mechanism?

  • It uses hydraulic power
  • It employs a winch and pulley system
  • It operates without any machinery

💡 Hint: Consider how cranes lift heavy items.

Question 2

True or False: The stabilizing moment must always exceed the overturning moment for crane safety.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about balance in physical systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a crane's operating radius increases, what effects might this have on load capacity and stability?

💡 Hint: Consider how distance influences balance.

Question 2

Calculate the tipping load if a crane can safely lift loads of up to 1500 kg, but is subjected to additional forces from the wind calculated at 200 kg.

💡 Hint: Think about total load and environmental effects.

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