Crane outrigger loading type problem
Crane outrigger loading type problem
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Hi There,
I have what I imagine is a simple engineering problem but cant seem to find a solution at present, so would be great if you could guys could shed some light.
the problem is similar to a crane with four outriggers but in this case the outriggers are fixed in all degrees of freedom (as if they are bolted in situ)
I am trying to find the distribution of load for each foot/outrigger for varying angles of slew and increase/decrease in moment assuming the platform is of uniform stiffness.
any help on this would be greatly received
Thanks in advance,
Ben
I have what I imagine is a simple engineering problem but cant seem to find a solution at present, so would be great if you could guys could shed some light.
the problem is similar to a crane with four outriggers but in this case the outriggers are fixed in all degrees of freedom (as if they are bolted in situ)
I am trying to find the distribution of load for each foot/outrigger for varying angles of slew and increase/decrease in moment assuming the platform is of uniform stiffness.
any help on this would be greatly received
Thanks in advance,
Ben






RE: Crane outrigger loading type problem
RE: Crane outrigger loading type problem
It's been a while, but I also recall doing some calculations to find outrigger reactions just solving 3D FBDs and assuming rigidity everywhere.