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  2. Crane (machine) - Wikipedia

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    Tower cranes are used extensively in construction and other industry to hoist and move materials. There are many types of tower cranes. Although they are different in type, the main parts are the same, as follows: Mast: the main supporting tower of the crane. It is made of steel trussed sections that are connected together during installation.

  3. Tower crane anti-collision system - Wikipedia

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    Developments in tower crane design and the increasing complexity of construction sites in the 1970’s and 1980’s led to an increase in the quantity and proximity of tower cranes on construction sites. This increased the risk of collisions between cranes, particularly when their operating areas overlapped.

  4. Construction of One World Trade Center - Wikipedia

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    In January 2008, two construction cranes were moved into the construction site. The tower's concrete core began rising in the first months of 2008. [10] By February 22, 2008, 9,400 of the nearly 50,000 short tons (45,000 t) of steel necessary had been ordered. [11] By March 13, 2008, the steel for the tower had reached 70 feet (21 m) high, 10 ...

  5. Construction of the World Trade Center - Wikipedia

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    A special type of crane, suitable for constructing such tall buildings, that used hydraulics to lift components and provided its own power was used in construction of the World Trade Center. The Favco Standard 2700 Crane, manufactured by Favelle Mort Ltd. of New South Wales, Australia was informally called a "kangaroo crane." [160]

  6. Derrick - Wikipedia

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    The base of the tower is hinged and the top of the tower is connected to a pulley system for load lifting. As this is a simple derrick system, it is recommended for use by some agencies as an improvised rescue derrick in an emergency situation where no suitable rescue derrick or crane is available. [1] [2]

  7. New York City crane collapse – live: 12 injured after 16 ...

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    A crane operator was operating the construction crane at a mixed use building under construction. The crane was being used to lift around 16 tonnes of concrete when the operator saw the fire and ...

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