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LUFFING CRANE Definition A crane in which, during any alteration of radius, an automatic device causes the load to move horizontally. Mahmoud Y.Ismail. 26 - 01- 2008. England UK.
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What is luffing?
When you're on a sail boat and steer it closer to the wind, this is called luffing. Also, when you raise or lower the boom on a derrick or crane, this is also called luffing.
What is a luffing jib?
A jib is the forward most triangular sail on a ship. Luffing is a nautical term for when the sail flutters because it is pointed straight into the wind instead of catching it. A luffing jib also refers to a type of crane that is used in tight areas, usually in urban environments. This crane can operate so that its boom is able to be maneuvered in smaller areas so that neighboring property owners do not need to be contacted for permission to operate.
What is crane boom luffing?
I think it is turning the boom down wind when a storm is expected. Ask again if I am wrong.I think it is derived from a sailing term.
Is a crane a class 1 lever or a class 2 lever or a class 3 lever?
A crane is a first class lever when it is winching in or out the rope attached to a load. The crane becomes 3rd class lever when it's boom is luffing, i.e. it is being lowererd or raised.
What is the name of sails slapping each other?
I believe that you are describing 'luffing'; to flap while losing wind.
It is a A crane?
Whooping crane, Indian sarus crane and sandhill crane are crane species. Additional crane species include demoiselle crane, red-crowned crane and the common crane.
What are other names for ship crane?
Derrick crane, derrick, hoist, Scotch crane, jib crane
Where is the Crane County Library in Crane located?
The Crane County Library is located in Crane, Texas.
Where are Andy's children?
Eleanor crane , Annabel crane and Elizabeth crane
What is a Male Crane?
crane. That's all. It's called a crane.
What has the author Gregory Crane written?
Gregory Crane has written: 'Gregory Crane'
Where is the Crane Area Library in Crane located?
The address of the Crane Area Library is: 111 Main Street, Crane, 65633 7359
