Practice Calculating Required Boom Length - 3.2 | 7. Safe Crane Operations | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are outriggers?

💡 Hint: Think of them as stabilizers.

Question 2

Easy

How do you determine the required boom length?

💡 Hint: Look for a graph that connects height and horizontal reach.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the role of outriggers?

  • To lift weights
  • To stabilize the crane
  • To extend the boom

💡 Hint: They help with stability.

Question 2

True or False: High wind speeds can be disregarded when lifting heavy loads.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Safety comes first!

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a crane is lifting a total weight including rigging of 50000 kg and needs to operate at a distance of 30 meters from the center of rotation, what are the considerations you must take into account before starting the operation?

💡 Hint: Refer to load charts and environmental conditions while preparing.

Question 2

A crane is set to work on a site where wind speeds average at 80 km/h. Evaluate what actions should be taken based on the safety guidelines provided in the section.

💡 Hint: Think about what wind does to a crane's stability.

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