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The Physics of Tower Cranes in Skyscraper Construction
Contributed by: Sumner
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a tower crane?
A) To secure building foundations
B) To provide electricity
C) To lift heavy materials
D) To transport workers
  • 2. What principle of physics primarily governs the operation of a crane?
A) Leverage
B) Kinematics
C) Thermodynamics
D) Momentum
  • 3. Which component of a tower crane provides stability?
A) Counterweight
B) Jib
C) Base
D) Hook
  • 4. How are tower cranes usually erected?
A) Disassembling
B) Floating
C) Climbing
D) Rolling
  • 5. How is the load generally attached to a crane?
A) Using a hook
B) Using a winch
C) Using a clamp
D) Using a belt
  • 6. What is the primary source of power for most tower cranes?
A) Solar power
B) Hydraulic fluid
C) Electricity
D) Wind power
  • 7. What does the term 'outreach' refer to in tower crane terms?
A) Weight of the counterweights
B) Distance from the tower to the load
C) Speed of operation
D) Height of the crane
  • 8. Which type of crane is commonly used for skyscraper construction?
A) Overhead crane
B) Crawler crane
C) Mobile crane
D) Tower crane
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