5.2 - Stability and Crane Ratings
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of outriggers for cranes?
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of the crane.
Name one safety guideline related to high voltage lines.
💡 Hint: Remember OSHA regulations!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role do outriggers play in crane stability?
💡 Hint: Consider why they are critical during lifts.
True or False: Crane operations should continue even in high winds if the operator feels confident.
💡 Hint: What does safety dictate in adverse conditions?
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Challenge Problems
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Given a load of 10,000 kg to be lifted to a height of 50 meters from 25 meters away, calculate the required boom length and evaluate its safety against known load capacity charts.
💡 Hint: Refer to load capacity charts to verify the lifting capacity.
You are operating a crane in windy conditions. The wind speed averages around 80 km/h. Devise a safe operational plan considering OSHA guidelines.
💡 Hint: OSHA guidelines specify a maximum wind speed for safe crane operations.
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