Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Stability Of A Jib Crane

The jib cranes are very effective lifting machines which are used in many industry sectors. But like any other heavy construction machine, the stability is a big issue when the jib crane is used. From my own perspective, keeping a stable jib crane at the construction site is vital for minimizing the chances for tipping over and other serious accidents. That's why the manufacturers of the cranes are paying lot of attention during the construction process in order to ensure higher stability. Usually the stability issue is eliminated by installing outriggers on the jib cranes. The engineers also have found a solution for this problem by taking into consideration the maximum lifting capacity, the counterweight and the dead weight. The end result was an equivalent mechanical jib crane model.   



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