Practice Excluding Additional Weights - 3.4 | 7. Safe Crane Operations | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 3
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Excluding Additional Weights

3.4 - Excluding Additional Weights

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the minimum distance a crane should maintain from high voltage lines?

💡 Hint: Think about the standard safety regulations regarding power lines.

Question 2 Easy

What are outriggers used for?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a crane when it isn't stable.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the safe distance from power lines when operating a crane?

1 meter
3 meters
5 meters

💡 Hint: Consider safety regulations for operating near electrical hazards.

Question 2

True or False: Outriggers should be deployed on unstable ground to ensure crane safety.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of deploying outriggers incorrectly.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A crane must lift a load weighing 10,000 kg to a height of 60 meters while having a horizontal reach of 30 meters. Determine if the crane can safely perform this lift. Use the range diagram data provided.

💡 Hint: Refer to provided load charts and boom length calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

During a windy day, the crane’s load moment indicator shows overload conditions while trying to lift a load. The wind speed exceeds safety limits. Calculate the necessary steps to ensure safe operation.

💡 Hint: Monitor wind conditions and prioritize safety protocols.

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