The boom will be 15' or 4.572m long, and should be able to support a 1 tonne load. To this we will add the load of the trolley that will hoist the load, this should be anywhere between 60 and 70kg. The generally agreed upon cross section of the boom would be an I, thus … Continue reading Crane : The Boom Design
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Crane : The Freebody (Pt. 1 of 3)
The basic free body diagram is how we are going to take a look at and map the distribution of forces that the crane may experience. The diagram will help to show where the expected forces are located and the expectant reactions of said forces. Accurate calculation and placement of these forces will help to … Continue reading Crane : The Freebody (Pt. 1 of 3)
Crane
The crane is a device that is used for the lifting and moving of a load, this seems similar to that of a hoist, however it must be noted that a hoist can only lift a load vertically, where as a crane can lift a load and move it. The hoist only moves the load … Continue reading Crane