Name: Cranes: Design, Practice, and Maintenance
SKU: 48930133
Price: 6410.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Ing J. Verschoof
ISBN: 9781860583735

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Cranes: Design, Practice, and Maintenance

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Wiley

Author

Ing J. Verschoof

Synopsis "Cranes: Design, Practice, and Maintenance "

This second edition of Cranes – Design, Practice, andMaintenance has been thoroughly updated. Many new photographsare included and the latest information on developments inequipment and crane technology has been added. The chapter onstandards has also been revised to include a comprehensive guide tocurrent legislation. This unique book discusses and explains the technical issues andconsiderations in a practical way, offering a comprehensive reviewof the different types of cranes and their uses. Heavilyillustrated with photographs and line drawings, this titlecontinues to be of considerable interest to crane designers, cranemanufacturers andsuppliers, crane users, project managers, health and safetyspecialists, and consultants involved in a wide range ofindustries.TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:IntroductionWire ropesDrives: calculating motor powersBrakesStandardsSagging and slapping of the wire ropesRock and roll of the spreaderMachinery trolleys versus wire rope trolleysTwin liftPositioningAutomatic equipment identification (AEI)Construction and calculation methods on strength andfatigueWheels and tracks.