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Construction cranes

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Scientific American ; 258(3) March 1988, 54-61(8)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: 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.
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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.