Crane and Derrick Engineering Installation and Planning - Online Course
32 hours | Online & On-Demand
Crane and Derrick Engineering Installation and Planning has been audited and approved by ASME and has been accredited by LEEA.
This training follows a weekly framework:
- Reading Assignments
- Instructor Lecture Videos
- Knowledge Checks
- Final Exam
The student should expect to spend between 7 to 10 hours per week on the Course Curriculum.
The Student will receive these course materials*:
- Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition (Archived)
- Mobile Crane Support Handbook Second Edition
- B30.3 Tower Cranes
- B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
- B30.8 Floating Cranes & Floating Derricks
- Mobile Crane Operator Reference Card
*Students who have not previously received the book, Rigging Engineering Basics by Keith Anderson, will receive a copy.
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Crane and Derrick Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Cranes & Derricks
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Hoisting, Drums & Sheaves
- Wire Rope & Fittings
- Powered Lifting, Luffing, Derricks & the Contemporary Crane
- Basis for Load Ratings
Module 2: Crane Configurations
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Derricks
- Mobile Cranes
- Load Spreading
- Tower Cranes
- Various Cranes
Module 3: Loads & Forces
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Static Loads
- Dynamic Loads
- Wind Loads
Module 4: Stability Against Overturning
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Mobile Cranes
- Tower & Self-Erecting Cranes
- Dynamic Stability
Module 5: Crane Use & Planning
- Module Introduction & Major Considerations
- Mobile Crane Installations
- Tower Crane Installations
- Derrick Installations
- Ground Surveying
- Controlling Risk
- Load Charts - Rating Charts & Overloading
- Mobile Cranes on Barges
Course Assessment
Quizzes conducted throughout this course are designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 70% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course if the pass mark is not achieved.
Course Access
This course will be available for 365 days from when assigned to yourself or others. After that, access to the course will be closed. You will have the option to purchase the course again to receive access for an additional 365 days.
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