Mobile 3 Intro To Pre Lift Planning

Question 1

The company directing the crane (client) has many responsibilities.
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Answer 1

Access roads are adequate

Operating locations are firm and level

Operating locations away from trenches

Blocking is available

Operating locations are away from power lines

Sufficient room for crane erection

The maximum radius,loads and heights are known

Adequate swing clearance

Ropes/barricades in place

Access to site restricted

Competent person involved in rigging

Question 2

When should lift forms be done

Answer 2

Over 75 % of capacity

Question 3

What do you need to be aware of on an elevation view drawing

Answer 3

The info displayed

The crane clearance

Head and rigging clearance

Question 4

What is shown in the rigging view

Answer 4

Everything from the block down to the lifting points

Rigging is thoroughly detailed

Question 5

What is the perspective view good for

Answer 5

If you have to place a load into something

Shows overall 3D view of lift

Good look at area as a whole

Question 6

What’s shown in the plan view (birds eye)

Answer 6

Starting to final positions of crane

Distances for obstructions

Radius and tail swing

Question 7

What does the lift information on a drawing include

Answer 7

All configuration info

Load weight. Capacity, deductions

% of capacity