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How Cranes Work in the Construction Industry
TLDR This podcast episode explores the different types of cranes used in the construction industry, including tower cranes and climbing cranes. It discusses the various components of a crane, such as the cat's head, hoist unit, and counter jib, as well as the methods for making cranes climb and build themselves. The episode also emphasizes the importance of safety for crane operators and highlights the risks and accidents associated with crane operations.
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This podcast episode is about how cranes work in the construction industry.
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Tower cranes are a specific kind of construction crane that are essential for any decent size construction project and were first developed in 1949 by a German construction engineer named Hans Lieber.
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Climbing cranes, also known as kangaroo jumping cranes, were developed in the 1960s and were used to help erect the twin towers in New York City.
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The cat's head is the top part of the crane that all the working parts connect to, including the slewing unit and the jib arm.
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The hoist unit of a crane consists of a system of pulleys and a motor that raises and lowers the hook and the load, while the counter jib holds the counterweights to balance the crane and prevent tipping.
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The host suggests that crane operators should have a rig or pulley system to get them up to the cab and that the cab should have a small toilet to avoid the inconvenience of climbing down and potentially slowing down the entire construction site.
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There are two methods for making cranes climb and build themselves: top climbing and bottom climbing, both of which involve a climbing frame equipped with hydraulic jacks to lift and attach new sections of the crane.
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There are two methods for building cranes: top climbing and bottom climbing, with bottom climbing involving building the crane inside the building and using the building as a support structure as it grows taller.
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Cranes can be luffing or self-erecting, with self-erecting cranes unfolding and extending into the sky.
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Cranes can be expensive to rent and require formal training and certification, with safety being the top concern for crane operators.
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Safety is of utmost importance for crane operators, as accidents can result in death, such as the case of a crane arm falling in Manhattan and killing one person, and frequent electrocutions from contact with power lines, resulting in an average of 42 crane-related deaths per year from 2011 to 2017.
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