5.1 - Mobility and Cost Advantages
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Practice Questions
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What does 'u' represent in crane operations?
💡 Hint: Think about crane balance.
What is the purpose of outriggers?
💡 Hint: Consider the base area.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does 'u' stand for?
💡 Hint: It's related to the crane’s balance.
True or False: Outriggers can be skipped if the crane is on flat ground.
💡 Hint: Think about lifting safety.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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