Question: Problem 3 . ( 6 marks ) A 2 0 0 ton crawler crane is required to hoist a load of 8 0 , 0

Problem 3.(6 marks) A 200 ton crawler crane is required to hoist a load of 80,000lb from a truck at
ground level and place it on a platform 76ft above the ground. The load will be picked up with
slings at the bottom, requiring a minimum vertical distance of 42ft from the bottom of the load to
the boom point of the crane. The maximum horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the
crane to the hoist line of the crane when lifting the load is 40ft.
a) Determine the minimum-length boom for the crawler crane.
b) What is the maximum load that can be picked up using the crane if it is already rigged with a
180' boom.
c) Can the crane make the lift? If not, provide alternatives.
Problem 3 . ( 6 marks ) A 2 0 0 ton crawler crane

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