Photo: September 2016 ITI Mobile Crane Operator Course at the Woodland, Washington Training Center.

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Load Weight Estimation & Area of a Circle [Workshop]

This workshop uses the Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card panel 6, to help provide the solution.

The area of a circle can be calculated with either (Pi x radius squared) or (dia. x dia. x .80), and both arrive at very similar values for Area of a Circle. For riggers in the field, we use the dxdx. 80 method since it is faster and simpler.

If circumference is desired, a person can use Pi x diameter, officially 3.1416 x d, or for quick figuring in the field, 3.2 x diameter.

Read on for the full workshop.

View From the Cab [Demo]

Last week, Industrial Training International (iti.com) announced the development of a virtual reality (VR) mobile crane simulator product which is to be formally unveiled at CONEXPO (www.conexpoconagg.com) in March 2017.

The best way to really understand the ITI VR experience is to try it, which will be possible at the upcoming SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop, September 20-23, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to make it to SC&RA, and March 2017 is still over six months away, but fear not! There is still a way to get a piece of the ITI VR experience. Click here to get a "view from the cab."

You can make a reservation for your ITI VR unit today.

Person of the Week

John Hellums

Regional Director, ITI

Mr. Hellums joined ITI in 2016 to help support the new Training Center in Houston. John brings over 40 years of industry experience to ITI, including 25 years with ExxonMobil as a Lift Specialist, and most recently with Bishop Lifting Products.

If you are in the Houston area and would like to talk to John about your organization's crane, rigging, and lift planning training, email him today to set up an appointment at john.hellums@iti.com.

September Showcase Webinar

A Journey Below the Hook: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

Wednesday, September 28 | 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT | Register

Guest: Paul Sweeney, PE, Riverside Engineering

Join Paul Sweeney, PE, Founder of Riverside Engineering, on a journey below the hook. That is, everything you need to know about below-the-hook lifting devices.

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Sling Protection [eBook]

"If you have a synthetic sling in one hand, carry sling protection in the other!" This is our motto for sling protection advocacy - learn all about why with this eBook.

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From the Bookstore

Rigging Engineering Basics

J. Keith Anderson

Rigging Engineering Basics is a practical guide for Lift Directors, Lift Planners, Rigging Engineers, Site Superintendents, Field Engineers, Rigging Foremen, Heavy Lift Managers, Heavy Haul Planners, Crane Operators, and Advanced Riggers.

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