Cranes and Derricks, 4th Edition

Title: Cranes and Derricks, 4th Edition
Author: Jay P. Shapiro, Lawerence Shapiro, Lawrence K. Shapiro
ISBN: 0071625577 / 9780071625579
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 576
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2011
Availability: 45-60 days

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The Definitive Handbook on Cranes and Derricks--Updated Per the Latest Standards and Equipment
Fully revised throughout, Cranes and Derricks. Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on construction sites. Written for both engineers and non-engineers by the principals of an engineering consulting firm that has helped to define the state-of-the-art in crane and derrick engineering, this authoritative guide discusses a wide range of equipment and the operations, capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each device. References to U.S. and international codes and standards are included in this practical resource, as well as a comprehensive glossary.
 

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Preface

Chapter 1 : Basic Concepts and Components
Chapter 2 : Crane and Derrick Configurations
Chapter 3 : Loads and Forces
Chapter 4 : Stability Against Overturning
Chapter 5 : Mobile-Crane Installations
Chapter 6 : Tower Crane Installations
Chapter 7 : Derrick Installations
Chapter 8 : Controlling Risk

Appendix
Index