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Rigging Theory N2
N. Taylor · e-book
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About this book
The NATED N2 textbook for Rigging Theory. By N. Taylor, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N2
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928367-18-5
- ISBN (print): 978-1-928203-09-4
- Pages: 176
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Loading and Unloading. Load Dynamics; Rotational Forces or Moments; Unloading; Good slinging practice; Checking the working clearance and the sling length; Moving loads by using steel tubes; Rollers; Rotating a load.
- Module 2: Erection Plans and Detection of Errors. Lift Plan; Critical lifts; Engineering considerations; Lift plan implementation; Planning guideline summary; Duties and responsibilities of a rigger.
- Module 3: Splicing and Socketing of Wire Ropes. Types of splicing; Chains; Chain materials; Chain inspection; Storing of slings, wire ropes and chains; White metal socketing.
- Module 4: Cordage, Fibres and Ropes. Fibre ropes; Inspection of fibre ropes; Knots; Knots and hitches.
- Module 5: Mechanical Advantage (MA); Simple pulley system; Differential pulley block; Winches; Rope blocks; Chain block (block and tackle); Lift pull chain block; Chain block and lever chain hoist inspection.
- Module 6: Jacks, Winches and Snatch Blocks. Crowbars; Jacks; Safe use of jacks; Slinging attachments; Shackles; Wire rope clamps.
- Module 7: Slings. Types of slings; Sling colour codes; Choosing slings; Basic forces in slings; Forces in slings at an angle; Safe working loads; Load indicating instruments; Using a single and reevable sling.
- Module 8: Steel-Wire Rope. Standard rope sizes; Lay of the rope; Hand (direction) of lay; Steel rope inspection.
- Module 9: Winding Ropes. Drum hoist; Friction hoist; Blair multi-rope hoist.
- Module 10: Elevator Ropes. Goods elevators; Passenger elevators; Main differences between goods and passenger lifts; Driving machine; Safety devices and controls on elevators; General regulations applicable to elevators; Regulations applicable to goods elevators.
- Module 11: Anchorages. Guy and winch anchorage; Deadman anchorage; Mobile gantry; Practice hoisting using scaffolding.
- Module 12: Centre of Gravity. Leveling a load; Shortening of a chain sling; Cradle clutch type shortening clutch; Hook type shortening clutch; Centre of gravity; Spreader beams; Equalizer beams; Combination of spreader and equalizer beams.
- Module 13: Gin Pole. Transportation; Erection of a Gin Pole outside the tower; Some components of a gin pole system; Gin pole capacity; Check bolts prior to reuse; Obtain engineering for existing poles.
- Module 14: Uses; Configuration.
- Module 15: Mobile Cranes. Safety precautions for mobile crane operators; General safety precautions for crane operators.
- Module 16: Stiff-leg Derrick
- Module 17: Shear Legs and Tripods. Shear legs; Tripod; Rigging; Erecting.
- Module 18: Cranes. Purpose of a crane; Types of cranes.
- Module 19: Calculation of Weights. Estimating the mass and weight of an object; Volume.
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