STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
⩥ For rubber-tired cranes working on rubber, the part of the load chart
governed by stability is based on what % of the crane's capacity?.
Answer: 75%
⩥ As a general rue on tandem crane lifts neither crane should be loaded
greater than what % of net capacity. Answer: 75%
⩥ On long boom cranes, what is the major effect of abruptly stopping a
rapid swing?. Answer: Action may overturn the crane or collapse the
boom
⩥ The most important thing to remember when performing dual crane
lifts is:. Answer: The cranes should not be loaded beyond 75% of their
rated capacity
⩥ The total weight of a loaded personnel platform and related rigging
shall not exceed what % of the rated capacity for the radius and
configuration of a crane or derrick. Answer: 50%
, ⩥ Pre-operational inspections are necessary and required:. Answer:
Enhance cranes safety by discovering discrepancies prior to operating.
⩥ If a crane has to be level to within 1% of grade, the maximum
allowable variation in grade in a horizontal distance of 20' would be:.
Answer: 2.4''
⩥ On a standard running rope, how many broken wires are cause for
considering replacement?. Answer: 3 broken wires in one strand in one
lay
⩥ On a standing rope, how many wires need to be broken at an end
connections before replacing?. Answer: 2
⩥ According to ASME B30.5, mobile crane standard, how many
randomly distributed broken wires in rotation- resistant- rope is cause
for considering replacement of the rope?. Answer: 2 broken wire in 6
rope diameters
⩥ The lay length of a wire rope is defined as. Answer: Distance of one
strand as it makes one revolutions
⩥ which of the following signifies the grade of steel used in wire rope?.
Answer: XIP (Extra Improved Plow Steel)