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The two most common reasons for crane boom failure are over-loading and inappropriate loading. Some of the common things to always keep in mind are: Overloaded for length, height, or level of the crane boom. Improper calculation of crane weight. Boom too big. A crane boom that is too long or overweight will not only cause a collision failure but will also take more fuel to raise and lower for repairs. An improper crane loading procedure can also cause a boom dolly to fail. Most crane companies make it a practice to always load the boom dolly according to the manufacturer's recommended loading procedures. If the manufacturer does not follow these recommendations, then it is recommended that the manufacturer approves of the load instructions. It is not uncommon for many booms to be improperly loaded when they are transported on flatbed semi-trucks. In addition, improper crane loading procedures, slow unloading, and transporting on older semi-trucks may result in fatigue failure, to ...

The two most common causes for crane boom failure are incorrect loading and overloading. Some of the factors of which always need to be kept in mind are Overload for length, height, or level of the crane. The overload of a short boom is often caused by poor installation. Improper calculation of overall load weight. Long boom too high. A sudden overload of a short crane boom is often caused by improper calculation of overall load weight. Over time, the load tends to accumulate to greater levels and can damage the system or cause the tower crane to fall. The above factors also contribute to the cause of crane boom failure. Sometimes, the boom will continue to fall until some other method of lifting is found, such as jibing. Telescopic cranes, on the other hand, are generally used for lighter lifting tasks. Telescopic cranes are commonly used for lifting lighter buildings such as barns or even small garages. For these types of cranes, safety features are generally more elaborate, as this...