Article | REF: TBA655 V2

Lifting team skills and best practices

Author: Pierre SERIN

Publication date: September 10, 2016

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2. Tower crane technology

2.1 Knowledge requirements

The crane operator needs to know something about the construction and operation of tower cranes, especially the one in use.

  • Features :

    • hook height, reach,

    • maximum working load as a function of span, load curves.

  • Components :

    • shaft crane frame, rotating at the top :

      • ballast frame, shaft, counter-jib, carriage, hook,

      • slewing mechanisms, cab, boom carrier, jib, counterweights ;

    • ...

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