Crane Outrigger Load
Estimate maximum ground bearing load under a crane outrigger from rated capacity and radius.
BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons), CMIOSH, LEEA Member
Mechanical engineer and certified lifting equipment examiner with 18 years in heavy industry, structural steelwork, and crane operations across construction and resources sectors.
1 April 2025
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