Synopses & Reviews
Essential to all crane and rigging operations, the Mobile Crane Manual is part of our ongoing effort to provide the construction industry with authoritative, up-to-date reference material. Around the world, people who know cranes rely on the practical features of this book. It is the most complete and authoritative text on the subject ever published, covering all phases of crane operations. Endorsed by the world's foremost authorities, this book is consistent with most national standards. Clear, concise and extensively illustrated for practical, on-site application by all operating and supervisory personnel. Used internationally as an official course text in training and upgrading programs, this book is an essential reference in preventing costly and often deadly crane and rigging accidents. Includes:
- Types, Main Components and Terminology
- Principles of Operation
- Quadrants of Operation
- Load Charts - Basic Terms and Conditions
- Load Charts - Determining Main Boom Capacities
- Load Charts Determining Main Boom Capacities with Jibs or Extensions Installed
- Load Charts - Determining Jib and Boom Extension Capacities
- Factors That Reduce Rated Capacity
- Pre-Lift Considerations and Set-Up
- Operating Procedures
- Over 560 illustrations
- 156 solved load chart problems from 17 different cranes