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What is a top slewing crane?
Think about the rotation and its position.
What does SWL stand for?
It's about safety in lifting.
What type of crane allows for 360-degree rotation at the top?
Focus on where the rotation takes place.
Is a bottom slewing crane suitable for very tall buildings?
Think about its construction and exposure.
A construction company is planning to use a bottom slewing crane for a project involving 120 meters high. What might be the limitations of this decision?
Consider the crane's design and its need for structural support.
If the weight of a load that a top slewing crane can lift at a radius of 5m is 5000kg, how would the load capacity change if the radius is increased to 10m?
Reflect on how crane stability is affected by the load radius.
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