Handbook of Rigging For Construction and Industrial Operations

Name: Handbook of Rigging For Construction and Industrial Operations
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ISBN: 9780071493017

ISBN-10: 0071493018

ISBN-13: 9780071493017

Edition: 5th 2009 (Handbook (Instructor's))

Authors: Joseph A. MacDonald, W. A. Rossnagel, Lindley R. Higgins

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The Ultimate Guide to Designing and Operating Safe, Efficient Rigging Systems ..Recent years have seen an abundance of changes in the rigging industry. This popular, hands-on reference brings you completely up to date on equipment, materials, systems, and regulations that affect your profession. In addition, it covers new concepts regarding the design and construction of new buildings, as well as the alteration and modification of existing structures. Whether you are a maintenance technician, hoist operator, worksite foreman, or any other specialist requiring the use of rigging equipment, this comprehensive guide will help ensure that your projects are completed in a cost-effective manner,…

Book details

List price: $131.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 2/4/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 800
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.40" long x 1.80" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Joseph A. MacDonald is acivil engineer. W.E. Rossnagel was a consulting and fire-protectionengineer. Lindley R. Higgins, P.E. was a renowned consultingengineer and editor.



Preface


Introduction



Codes, Standards, and Regulations



Codes and Standards



Government Regulations



Engineering Principles



Basic Machines



Wood Technology



Wood Structural Members



Metal Structural Members



Useful Formulas, Tables, and Conversion Factors



Worksite Preparations



Protection of Worksite, Adjacent Areas, and Utilities



Support Systems



Rigging Systems



Fiber Rope (Cordage)



Knots, Bends, Hitches, and Splices



Slings and Hitches



Fiber Rope Slings and Synthetic Fiber Web Slings



Wire Strand Rope



Wire Rope, Metal Mesh, and Chain Slings



Rigging Devices



Connections, Fittings, and End Attachments



Sheaves



Reeving Blocks and Tackles



Winches and Drums



Rigging Tools



Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools



Welding and Cutting



Jacks, Rollers, and Air Skids



Lifting and Hoisting Machinery



Derricks and Cranes



Forklifts



Portable Overhead Hoists



Personnel/Material Hoists



Helicopters



Scaffolding and Ladders



Scaffolding Systems



Swinging or Suspended Scaffolds



Stationary Scaffolds



Specialized Scaffolds



Safe Scaffolding Practices and Glossary



Portable Ladders



Protective Equipment and Devices



Personal Protective Equipment



Protective Devices



Safety, Health, and Security



Personal Safety and Health



Project Safety and Security



Fire Safety



Bibliography



Acronyms



OSHA Regulations



Government Agencies



Construction Safety and Health Standards (ANSI, ASME, AWS, NFPA, SAE, UL)



Standard Writing Resources



Document Distributors



Industry Resources


Index