Foundations for crane design and safety, with practical guidance on materials, brakes, and hoists.
This book compiles essential concepts for designing and analyzing cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment. It covers the materials used in machine parts, including cast iron, wrought iron, steel, and bearing materials, and explains their properties, strengths, and handling in construction. It also includes sections on brake and clutch systems, gear trains, and the mechanisms that control motion and load in cranes of various types. Throughout, the emphasis is on practical design information, calculations, and considerations for safe, reliable operation.
- Material properties and processing for machine parts, including cast iron, steel, and nonferrous bearings
- Design considerations for brakes, clutches, and lowering mechanisms
- Descriptions and specifications for different crane types and hoisting equipment
- Methods for analyzing stability, loads, and the interaction of components in crane systems
Ideal for engineering students, practicing designers, and professionals who work with cranes and hoisting machinery, this edition provides both theory and hands-on guidance.