Romanello, G (2018) Stability analysis of mobile cranes and determination of outriggers loading. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(6), pp. 938-958. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop mathematical tools that are reliable and easily implementable in computer codes, which address the determination of the outriggers reaction of mobile cranes and the monitoring of the actual stability margin available during lift operations. Design/methodology/approach: An algorithm that determines the load transmitted to the ground by a mobile crane with four outriggers has been developed. Static theory of rigid body is adopted for the development of the algorithm and the static indeterminancy, due to the presence of more than three outriggers, is eluded through the adoption of specific hypotheses. An analysis of crane stability is also performed, and a method to monitor the actual stability behavior during lift operations is suggested. Findings: A case study is proposed to test the algorithm and outcomes show a good matching with the actual outriggers reaction measured during a test conduct in situ. Two indices are introduced as a measure of the stability margin. Research limitations/implications: The method developed accounts only for gravitational forces statically applied. Future works should be addressed to extend the model to the effect of wind and inertial forces. Practical implications: This paper supplies a reliable tool to assess, in the design phase of a lifting operation, the compliance between bearing capacity of the ground and loads transmitted by outriggers. The method proposed for the analysis of the stability behavior is suitable for the development of an anti-upset device. Originality/value: This study contributes to efforts to increase safety during lifting operations with mobile cranes. The method proposed is applicable to cranes with any geometry of the outriggers pattern and is extensible to a number of outriggers greater than four. Furthermore, the evaluation of the measure in real time of the stability margin, is not affected by the data entered by the crane’s operator with the consequence that human factor does not affect this measure.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | anti-upset devices; mobile cranes stability analysis; outrigger loadings; tip over |
| Index terms: | human factor, outrigger, lifting, methodology, stability, compliance, loading, presence, design phase, real time, monitoring, in-situ, case study, geometry |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, data collection methods, control systems, construction operations, environmental science, professional practice, research methods, structural engineering, health safety and environment, building construction, occupational health and safety management, project controls |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Sustainability, Design Practice, Site Management, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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