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What is the primary purpose of a crane?
Think of what cranes do at construction sites.
Name one type of crane motion.
It refers to lifting or lowering loads.
What is the primary mechanism that allows a crane to lift loads?
Consider the components talked about in lifting.
Is hoisting the act of lifting loads?
What does hoisting mean in crane terms?
A mobile crane has a load of 2000 kg, a boom weighing 500 kg, and a wind load of 100 kg. Calculate the factors needed to determine the safe working load.
Consider the tipping moment versus stability.
Explain how changing the boom angle affects the operational stability and lifting capacity.
Draw a diagram to visualize angle changes.
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