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A level-luffing crane is a crane mechanism where the hook remains at the same level while luffing: moving the jib up and down, so as to move the hook inwards and outwards relative to the base. [ 1 ] Usually the description is only applied to those with a luffing jib that have some additional mechanism applied to keep the hook level when luffing.
This specific example uses a level luffing mechanism to maintain the load at approximately the same vertical height as the jib moves through its range of travel. A jib or jib arm is the horizontal or near-horizontal beam used in many types of crane to support the load clear of the main support. [1] [2] An archaic spelling is gib. [3]
It was a luffing-jib tower crane manufactured by Favco that was 200 feet (61 m) tall at the time of the collapse. The accident occurred when workers were attaching a new steel collar to anchor it to the building at the 18th floor, as part of an operation to extend the crane upwards. [ 6 ]
Jim Wynorski had made the previous film for Julie Corman, which was called Sorority House Massacre II.Corman's husband Roger wanted Wynorski to remake it, using the same story and cast.
NYPD urges people to avoid area. Wednesday 26 July 2023 14:30, Rachel Sharp. The NYPD has urged the general public to avoid the area around the crane collapse. “ADVISORY: Due to a crane collapse ...
A tower crane is usually assembled by a telescopic jib (mobile) crane of greater reach (also see "self-erecting crane" below) and in the case of tower cranes that have risen while constructing very tall skyscrapers, a smaller crane (or derrick) will often be lifted to the roof of the completed tower to dismantle the tower crane afterwards ...
Not the first crane accident for city, or equipment owner. 08:45, AP. The crane is owned by the New York Crane & Equipment Corp., one of the city’s most widely used crane providers, officials said.
Tower of Terror's final day of operation at Disney California Adventure was January 2, 2017; the ride then closed January 3. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] In preparation for the closure, Disney began a "farewell" promotion of the ride on September 9, 2016, which featured a "Late Check Out" option to experience the drop portion of the ride in total darkness.