{"product_id":"9781860583735","title":"Cranes Design, Practice, and Maintenance","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCranes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign, Practice, and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIng J. Verschoof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Civil \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003ci\u003eCranes – Design, Practice, and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e has been thoroughly updated. Many new photographs are included and the latest information on developments in equipment and crane technology has been added. The chapter on standards has also been revised to include a comprehensive guide to current legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unique book discusses and explains the technical issues and considerations in a practical way, offering a comprehensive review of the different types of cranes and their uses. Heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this title continues to be of considerable interest to crane designers, crane manufacturers and suppliers, crane users, project managers, health and safety specialists, and consultants involved in a wide range of industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWire ropes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrives: calculating motor powers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSagging and slapping of the wire ropes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRock and roll of the spreader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachinery trolleys versus wire rope trolleys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwin lift\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatic equipment identification (AEI)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction and calculation methods on strength and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheels and tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIng J. Verschoof is the author of Cranes: Design, Practice, and Maintenance, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 November 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781860583735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378801045644,"sku":"9781860583735","price":190.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781860583735_7911d771-4649-4855-9492-0a7f5c21049a.jpg?v=1780281107","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781860583735","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}