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Verification of load on main and support crane ropes during tandem lift of cage

cage weight (max.) 8.5 tons

cage length 12.0 m
Distance of lifting point of support crane to cage top 9.0 m
The cage weight will be distributed on both cranes as a beam supported
on 2 reaction points (the2 lifting points at cage top and at 9.0m from cage top
Accordingly, the cage weight supported by each crane will be:
Weight of cage supported by main crane 2.8 tons
Weight of cage supported by support crane 5.7 tons
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight 2.5 tons
Support crane hook + lifting accessories weight 2.0 tons
Total load on rope of main crane 5.3 tons
Total load on rope of support crane 7.7 tons

Verification of load on main crane ropes during sigle crane lift of one part of the cage

cage weight (max.) 8.5 tons

Weight of cage supported by main crane 8.5 tons
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight 2.5 tons
Total load on rope of main crane 11.0 tons

Verification of load on main crane ropes during sigle crane lift of both parts of the cage

cage weight (max.) 17.0 tons

Weight of cage supported by main crane 17.0 tons
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight 2.5 tons
Total load on rope of main crane 19.5 tons

Verification of main crane toppling during sigle crane lift of both parts of the cage

cage weight (max.) 17.0 tons

Weight of cage supported by main crane 17.0 tons
Main crane hook + lifting beam & lifting accessories weight 2.5 tons
Total load on rope of main crane 19.5 tons
Lifting radius 10.0 m
Crane safe working load at this radius 19.86 tons
Safety factor 1.02 >1.0 , safe