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Mobility and Cost Advantages

5.1 - Mobility and Cost Advantages

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'u' represent in crane operations?

💡 Hint: Think about crane balance.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of outriggers?

💡 Hint: Consider the base area.

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Question 1

What does 'u' stand for?

Overturning distance
Fulcrum distance
Distance from the boom center to tipping axis

💡 Hint: It's related to the crane’s balance.

Question 2

True or False: Outriggers can be skipped if the crane is on flat ground.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about lifting safety.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A crane has a weight of 200 tons and a counterweight of 50 tons. Discuss how you would calculate the maximum safe working load of the crane, using appropriate formulas and considering safety margins.

💡 Hint: Focus on understanding how each factor affects the outcome.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a telescopic crane with a SWL of 75 tons, detail how changing the loading angle impacts lifting capacity and potential safety issues.

💡 Hint: Think about center of gravity shifts and stability.

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