Lawrence K. Shapiro, Jay P. Shapiro ... 688 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 4th edition (September, 2010) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071625577 - ISBN-13: 978-0071625579 ...
Fully revised throughout, Cranes and Derricks. Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the selection, installation, and safe use of cranes and derricks on construction sites. Written for both engineers and non-engineers by the principals of an engineering consulting firm that has helped to define the state-of-the-art in crane and derrick engineering, this authoritative guide discusses a wide range of equipment and the operations, capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each device. References to U.S. and international codes and standards are included in this practical resource, as well as a comprehensive glossary. Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition, covers: Lifting equipment theory and fundamentals + Crane and derrick types and configurations