Practice Principle of Fulcrum - 5.1 | 3. Construction Methods and Equipment Management | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is a fulcrum?

💡 Hint: Think about where the lever turns.

Question 2

Easy

What contributes to load leverage?

💡 Hint: Consider all weights acting on the crane.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the function of the fulcrum in crane operation?

  • Balances weight
  • Lifts loads
  • Moves the boom

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the pivot.

Question 2

True or False: The crane leverage includes the weight of the boom.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what is included in crane leverage.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A crane has a self-weight of 3000 kg, a counterweight of 1000 kg, and it is lifting a load of 2000 kg at a radius of 10 meters. Determine the tipping moment and resilient moment.

💡 Hint: Make sure to break down the contributions of each weight.

Question 2

If a crane fails due to excessive tipping, which factors would need to be examined to prevent future failures?

💡 Hint: Consider both load and crane dynamics.

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