11-18-2009, 10:40 PM
Hi,
From Shadow's post, it seems that the operator either didn't know or didn't follow correct operational procedure. Where technology might have been of help is in designing a feedback system for the crane that would have shut it down when it reached some limits. One of the parameters such a system would have to include is the crane configuration, including the extension and position of the outriggers. Of course, such a system would be almost useless; you can't make things foolproof because fools are too damned ingenious.
--Pete
Quote:Here is an example of why construction workers, and heavy equipment operators would do well with some basic sciences education, including physics.Riiiiight. Because a construction worker is going to do a back of the envelope calculation before tackling a job -- not.
From Shadow's post, it seems that the operator either didn't know or didn't follow correct operational procedure. Where technology might have been of help is in designing a feedback system for the crane that would have shut it down when it reached some limits. One of the parameters such a system would have to include is the crane configuration, including the extension and position of the outriggers. Of course, such a system would be almost useless; you can't make things foolproof because fools are too damned ingenious.
--Pete
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