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The 4th edition of Cranes and Derricks has been fully revised throughout, and offers comprehensive coverage of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on construction sites. This informative reference discusses a wide range of equipment and the operations, capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each device, and is ideally suited for both engineers and non-engineers. Featuring the principals of an engineering consulting firm that has helped to define the state-of-the-art in crane and derrick engineering, this authoritative guide also contains references to U.S. and international codes and standards, as well as a comprehensive glossary. 688 pp.
Features:
Mobile crane practices for both crawler and wheel-based cranes
Multiple crane picks
Installation design for tower cranes
Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals
Crane and derrick types and configurations
Stability against overturning
Analysis of wind using ASCE-37 and ASCE-7
Safety and risk management
Jumping of tower cranes
Chicago boom, guy, gin pole, stiffleg, and other forms of derricks
Loads acting on cranes and the forces imposed by cranes on their supports
Cranes and Derricks, 4th Edition
