Project Mohole Scientific and Technical Progress for the Period Ending October 15, 1964, Drilling Platform Crane Requirements

摘要

Contents: Analysis of load requirements; Crane Locations; Operating radii and boom lengths required; Type of crane most suitable (general materials and supply handling, positioning unit handling, heavy lift requirements, personnel handling); Operating environmental factors (platform reaction to heavy crane loads and gantry crane travel, dynamic and shock loading); Crane design requirements (lifting capacities, function requirements, main and auxiliary hoist drum cable capacities, boom and rigging, crane support gantry design and travel features, type of power, safety features).