4.3 - Climbing Tower Cranes
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Practice Questions
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What should you do if the soil is weak under the crane?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials can help support heavy loads.
What does OSHA stand for?
💡 Hint: This agency focuses on workplace safety.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the minimum distance a crane should maintain from high voltage lines?
💡 Hint: Safety regulations will guide the answer.
True or False: Load moment indicators alert you when lifting capacities are exceeded.
💡 Hint: Think about what safety devices tell you when you're close to a limit.
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Challenge Problems
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Your crane's maximum rating is 20,000 kg. If you need to lift a load weighing 5,000 kg with rigging equipment that weighs 2,000 kg and operates at a radius of 25 meters, will this exceed the lifting capacity? What adjustments should be made?
💡 Hint: Factor in the rigging equipment with the load weight!
A construction site requires lifting an object to 60 meters with a 30-meter operating radius. How can you determine the minimum boom length necessary? Use the provided crane range diagram.
💡 Hint: This visual tool is your best guide for determining lift heights!
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