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Cranes and Derricks

by: SHAPIRO

Cranes and Derricks

by: SHAPIRO

ISBN 13:
9780070578890
ISBN 10:
0070578893
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 07/27/1999
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary

* The only comprehensive handbook on the selection, installation, and safe use of crane and derricks on construction sites. * New information on load handling situations * Updated safety and accident avoidance guidelines * New guidelines from the Specialized Carriers and Riggers Association

Preface to the Third Edition

(4)

Preface to the Second Edition

xiii

(2)

Preface to the First Edition

Chapter 1. Basic Concepts and Components

(48)

1.1 Introduction

(3)

The Old Versus the New

(2)

1.2 The Basic Hoisting Mechanism

(5)

1.3 Drums, Hoists, and Sheaves

(12)

Hoist Drums

(2)

Fleet Angle

(1)

Drum Capacity

(2)

Line Pull

(1)

Sheaves and Blocks

(4)

1.4 Wire Rope and Fittings

(5)

Working Loads

(1)

Fittings

(1)

1.5 The Basic Luffing Mechanism

(9)

1.6 The Basic Derrick

(8)

Lateral Motions

(1)

Recognizing Critical Conditions

(1)

Resolving Forces

(4)

1.7 Basis for Load Ratings

(5)

Limitations

(2)

Stability Against Overturning

(3)

Chapter 2. Crane and Derrick Configurations

(68)

2.1 Introduction

(1)

2.2 Derricks

(15)

Chicago Boom Derrick

(3)

Guy Derrick

(2)

Gin Pole Derrick

(2)

Stiffleg Derrick

(3)

Other Derrick Forms

(5)

2.3 Mobile Cranes

(24)

Crawler, Truck, All Terrain, and Rough Terrain Carriers

(5)

Latticed Boom Cranes

(12)

Telescoping Cantilevered Boom Cranes

(6)

2.4 Hammerhead and Luffing Jib Tower Cranes

(14)

Jib Types

(5)

Tower Mountings

(7)

2.5 Pedestal-, Portal-, and Tower-Mounted Cranes

103

(1)

2.6 Overhead and Gantry Cranes

104

(2)

2.7 Unconventional Lifting Devices

106

(11)

Jacking Towers

106

(4)

Hydraulic Telescoping Gantries

110

(7)

Chapter 3. Loads and Forces

117

(62)

3.1 Introduction

117

(4)

Design Loading Concepts

119

(1)

Classification of Loads

120

(1)

3.2 Static Loads

121

(5)

Lifted Loads

121

(2)

Dead Loads

123

(1)

Effects of Load Distribution

123

(1)

Friction

124

(1)

Out-of-Level Supports

125

(1)

Misalignment and Skewness

125

(1)

Earthquake

126

(1)

3.3 Dynamic Loads

126

(18)

Linear Motion

127

(13)

Rotational Motion

140

(4)

3.4 Wind Loads

144

(35)

Wind-Velocity Pressure

145

(3)

Wind Pressure on Objects

148

(8)

Storm Winds and Gusts

156

(9)

Statistical Wind Verses Real Wind

165

(1)

Gust Factors

166

(10)

The ASCE 7-95 Wind Load Provisions

176

(1)

Summary of Procedures for Calculating Out-of-Service Wind Forces

177

(2)

Chapter 4. Stability Against Overturning

179

(52)

4.1 Introduction

179

(1)

General Concept of Stability

180

(1)

4.2 Mobile Cranes

180

(22)

Location of Tipping Fulcrum on Outriggers

181

(2)

Extension of Outriggers

183

(3)

Location of Crawler Crane Tipping Fulcrum

186

(3)

Location of Tipping Fulcrum for Mobile Cranes on Tires

189

(1)

Operating Sectors

190

(3)

Effect of Out-of-Level Operation

193

(7)

Special Considerations

200

(1)

Stability-Based Ratings

201

(1)

4.3 Tower Cranes

202

(9)

Elastic Deflections of Tower Cranes

204

(5)

Static-Mounted Cranes

209

(1)

Traveling Bases

210

(1)

4.4 Barge Mounted Cranes

211

(6)

4.5 Other Cranes

217

(1)

4.6 Dynamic Stability

218

(13)

Centrifugal Force

218

(2)

Inertial Forces Affecting Stability

220

(11)

Chapter 5. Mobile-Crane Installations

231

(120)

5.1 Introduction

232

(3)

5 2 Transit to the Site

235

(4)

5.3 Travel on Site

239

(5)

5.4 Lift and Swing Clearances

244

(24)

Lift Clearances

244

(1)

Swing Clearances

245

(9)

Swing Clearance with Jib Mounted

254

(14)

Clearance of Other Crane Appurtenances

268

(1)

5.5 Crane Loads to the Supporting Surface

268

(24)

Truck Cranes

271

(13)

Crawler Cranes

284

(7)

Rough Terrain Cranes

291

(1)

All Terrain Cranes

292

(1)

5.6 Supporting the Crane

292

(25)

Ground Support Capacity

293

(2)

Rough Terrain Cranes

295

(1)

Truck Cranes

296

(5)

Crawler Cranes

301

(4)

Operations Near Cellar Walls

305

(5)

Operations Near Slopes and Retaining Walls

310

(4)

Operations on Structural Decks and Bridges

314

(3)

5.7 Crane Loads

317

(3)

5.8 Positioning the Crane

320

(4)

5.9 Crane Selection

324

(1)

Basic Economic Factors

324

(1)

5.10 Pick and Carry

325

(3)

Wheel Mounted Cranes

326

(1)

Crawler Cranes

326

(2)

5.11 Multiple Crane Lifts

328

(23)

The Absolute Rules

328

(1)

Two-Crane Lifts

329

(8)

Tailing Operations

337

(7)

Three Crane Lifts

344

(4)

Four-Crane Lifts

348

(3)

Chapter 6. Tower Crane Installations

351

(102)

6.1 Introduction

351

(5)

Loads Acting on Tower Cranes

353

(3)

6.2 Selection and Positioning

356

(5)

6.3 Static-Mounted Cranes

361

(27)

Induced Soil Pressures

363

(8)

Mast Anchorage

371

(7)

Ballasted or Knee-Braced Bases

378

(2)

Variations on the Static Mount

380

(3)

Differential Settlements

383

(5)

6.4 Braced and Guyed Towers

388

(28)

Top Climbing

388

(1)

Braced Towers

389

(7)

Guyed Towers

396

(3)

Exact Analysis of a Guyed Mast

399

(9)

Preloading Guys

408

(2)

Rope Parameters

410

(6)

6.5 Internal Climbing Cranes

416

(18)

Vertical Loads

419

(7)

Moments and Horizontal Loads

426

(3)

Climbing Procedures

429

(2)

Supporting Horizontal Loads

431

(3)

6.6 Traveling Cranes

434

(3)

6.7 Erection and Dismantling

437

(13)

Erection

438

(4)

Bolting

442

(3)

Mast Bolts

445

(2)

Dismantling

447

(3)

6.8 Tower Crane Operation

450

(3)

Chapter 7. Derrick Installations

453

(72)

7.1 Introduction

453

(2)

7.2 Chicago Boom Derricks

455

(21)

Torsion

459

(13)

Remedial Measures

472

(2)

Fitting Attachment Bolts

474

(2)

7.3 Guy Derricks

476

(15)

Guying Systems

477

(7)

Footblock Supports

484

(6)

Guy Derrick Adaptations

490

(1)

7.4 Gin Pole Derricks

491

(9)

Tandem Gin Poles

494

(1)

Light-Duty Gin Poles

495

(5)

7.5 Stiff leg Derricks

500

(11)

7.6 Other Derrick Forms and Details

511

(8)

Catheads

516

(2)

Flying Strut

518

(1)

7.7 Derrick Loads

519

(4)

7.8 Winch Installation

523

(2)

Chapter 8. Controlling Risk

525

(62)

8.1 Introduction

525

(1)

8.2 Sources of Risk in Lifting Operations

526

(15)

Pressure from Cost/Time Constraints

529

(2)

Inexperienced Management

531

(1)

Lack of Training/Skill

531

(1)

Inadequate Planning

532

(1)

Unreasonable Demands of Management

533

(1)

Environmental Conditions

534

(2)

Unclear Instructions

536

(1)

Operator Errors

537

(1)

Changed Circumstances

538

(1)

Conclusion

538

(1)

A Convergence of Errors

539

(2)

8.3 Responsibilities

541

(10)

Prospect Management:

541

(1)

Crane Owner/Supplier:

542

(1)

Site Supervision:

543

(2)

Lift Director:

545

(2)

Crane Operator:

547

(2)

Assigning Responsibilities

549

(2)

8.4 Accident Statistics

551

(2)

8.5 Avoiding Accidents

553

(28)

Contact with Power Lines

554

(1)

Reduction of Overturning Accidents

555

(3)

Preventing Overloads

558

(2)

Slewing

560

(1)

Travel

561

(1)

Trapped or Caught Loads

562

(1)

Wind Conditions

562

(7)

Operations on Rubber

569

(1)

Prevention of Boom-Over-Cab Accidents

570

(2)

Avoidance of Rope Failures

572

(2)

Rope Inspection and Discard

574

(1)

Inspection

574

(2)

Rope Replacement

576

(1)

Tower Crane Accidents

577

(1)

Erection, Dismantling, and Climbing Accidents

578

(1)

Other Causes of Accidents

579

(1)

Lifting Personnel with Cranes

580

(1)

8.6 Codes and Standards

581

(2)

8.7 A Rational Means for Controlling Risk

583

(4)

Quantification of Risk Elements

583

(1)

Lifting Contractors

584

(1)

Project Management

585

(1)

Appendix A. Conversions Between U.S. Customery, SI, and other Metric Units

587

(2)

Appendix B. Glossary of Crane and Derrick Terms

589

(12)

Index

601

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