What You Should Know About Tower Crane Operation
Tower cranes are necessary for the construction of almost any major building or structure. However, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t actually understand how cranes work. Even if you have the slightest interest in construction, you should know how these powerful machines function. Cranes are able to construct such massive structures due to their complex design with several moving parts. With a structure as intricate as that of a tower crane, the best way to construct one is by using other cranes. At the base of a tower crane lies a concrete foundation that anchors to the ground for security, from which a long tower of stacked lattice emerges. Moving along the long, arm-like jib that extends from the top of the tower is a long trolley and hook block, which lift loads v...
