Cranes

Design, Practice, and Maintenance

By: Ing J. Verschoof

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Hardcover | 16 September 2002 | Edition Number 2

At a Glance

Hardcover
352 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
23.88 x 16.26 x 2.54

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This second edition of Cranes â" Design, Practice, and Maintenance has been thoroughly updated. Many new photographs are included and the latest information on developments in equipment and crane technology has been added. The chapter on standards has also been revised to include a comprehensive guide to current legislation.

This unique book discusses and explains the technical issues and considerations in a practical way, offering a comprehensive review of the different types of cranes and their uses. Heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this title continues to be of considerable interest to crane designers, crane manufacturers and suppliers, crane users, project managers, health and safety specialists, and consultants involved in a wide range of industries.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

Introduction
Wire ropes
Drives: calculating motor powers
Brakes
Standards
Sagging and slapping of the wire ropes
Rock and roll of the spreader
Machinery trolleys versus wire rope trolleys
Twin lift
Positioning
Automatic equipment identification (AEI)
Construction and calculation methods on strength and fatigue
Wheels and tracks.

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