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Tower crane stability

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: CIRIA ; C654Publication details: London CIRIA 2006Description: xii, 91p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 0860176541
  • 9781860176548
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.22 $2 18
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Design -- On site -- Loading and structural elements -- Foundations -- Standards and timetables for change
Summary: Provides guidance on the safe design of foundations for, and use of, tower cranes. Explains the main causes of tower crane failure and critical hazards, and looks at all the relevant health and safety issues. Highlights key situations in which a specialist should be consulted. Presents a current understanding of best practice based on the experience of a wide cross-section of the industry. Aimed at temporary and permanent works designers, building designers, site managers and crane operators.Summary: Accompanied by a CD.
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Book London Books CIRIA REPORTS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072933

Introduction -- Design -- On site -- Loading and structural elements -- Foundations -- Standards and timetables for change

Provides guidance on the safe design of foundations for, and use of, tower cranes. Explains the main causes of tower crane failure and critical hazards, and looks at all the relevant health and safety issues. Highlights key situations in which a specialist should be consulted. Presents a current understanding of best practice based on the experience of a wide cross-section of the industry. Aimed at temporary and permanent works designers, building designers, site managers and crane operators.

Accompanied by a CD.

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