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Cranes and Derricks,

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Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition, covers:

* Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals

* Crane and derrick types and configurations

* Mobile crane practices for both crawler and wheel-based cranes

* Multiple crane picks

* Installation design for tower cranes

* 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

* Analysis of wind using ASCE-37 and ASCE-7

* Stability against overturning

* Safety and risk management

Keywords

Drums Hoists Sheaves Wire rope fittings Crane Derrick Mobile cranes Tower cranes Cableways Loads forces Static loads Dynamic loads Wind loads Stability overturning Track mounting Drift swing Climbing responsibilities Accidents risk

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