3.2 - Calculating Required Boom Length
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What are outriggers?
💡 Hint: Think of them as stabilizers.
How do you determine the required boom length?
💡 Hint: Look for a graph that connects height and horizontal reach.
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What is the role of outriggers?
💡 Hint: They help with stability.
True or False: High wind speeds can be disregarded when lifting heavy loads.
💡 Hint: Safety comes first!
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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.
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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