To offset the weight that the crane will be raising, a counterweight is attached to the opposite end of the articulated jib. Many cranes have an adjustable
On many TCs, they just sit on a “counter-boom” on the opposite side of the tower to the main boom. They counterbalance the load caused by the weight of the boom
Although counterweights do not move very quickly, it is essential to be cautious when working with them. If you're walking by the counterweight, make sure the
Tower cranes are used at major construction sites to raise loads up to 120 tons A tower crane consists of a central tower with two arms holding a fixed and
The crew hangs a weight on the jib to balance the counterweight. · The crew detaches the slewing unit from the top of the mast. · The crane operator uses the
The shorter arm, which extends out the opposite way of the jib, is known as the machinery arm. It contains the massive concrete counterweights that allow for
