Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition by Lawrence Shapiro

Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition by Lawrence Shapiro

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Updated to reflect the latest standards for cranes, this bestselling, definitive sourcebook on cranes and derricks covers every aspect of equipment design, job preparation, setup, management, machinery handling, and safety.

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Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition by Lawrence Shapiro

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Definitive Handbook on Cranes and Derricks--Updated Per the Latest Standards and EquipmentFully revised throughout, Cranes and Derricks. Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on construction sites. Written for both engineers and non-engineers by the principals of an engineering consulting firm that has helped to define the state-of-the-art in crane and derrick engineering, this authoritative guide discusses a wide range of equipment and the operations, capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each device. References to U.S. and international codes and standards are included in this practical resource, as well as a comprehensive glossary. Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition, covers: Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals Crane and derrick types and configurations Mobile crane practices for both crawler and wheel-based cranes Multiple crane picks Installation design for tower cranes Jumping of tower cranes Chicago boom, guy, gin pole, stiffleg, and other forms of derricks Loads acting on cranes and the forces imposed by cranes on their supports Analysis of wind using ASCE-37 and ASCE-7 Stability against overturning Safety and risk management
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ISBN 13 9780071625579
ISBN 10 0071625577
Titel Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition
Autor Lawrence Shapiro
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Verlag McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Erscheinungsjahr 2010-11-16
Seitenanzahl 688
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