Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition, covers:
* Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals
* Crane and derrick types and configurations
* Mobile crane practices for both crawler and wheel-based cranes
* Multiple crane picks
* Installation design for tower cranes
* Jumping of tower cranes
* Chicago boom, guy, gin pole, stiffleg, and other forms of derricks
* Loads acting on cranes and the forces imposed by cranes on their supports
* Analysis of wind using ASCE-37 and ASCE-7
* Stability against overturning
* Safety and risk management
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