Construction cranes
Shapiro, L.K.
Construction cranes - 1988 - Scientific American 258(3) March 1988, 54-61(8) .
This paper, considering the role of cranes in construction, looks at their development as a building tool in the USA and Europe and the characteristics of the two most common types of crane, tower cranes and mobile cranes; sets out criteria for selecting the right crane for a building project and considers the safety aspects of using cranes on site. Diagrams.
Construction cranes - 1988 - Scientific American 258(3) March 1988, 54-61(8) .
This paper, considering the role of cranes in construction, looks at their development as a building tool in the USA and Europe and the characteristics of the two most common types of crane, tower cranes and mobile cranes; sets out criteria for selecting the right crane for a building project and considers the safety aspects of using cranes on site. Diagrams.