Development of recommendations for optimizing the geometry of tower cranes

Problem. Special attention is paid to maintaining tower cranes in good working order and serviceable condition through their proper operation. Unfortunately, violation of the operating rules can lead an emergency situation. In this case, both crane operator other workers on construction site may be injured. And some cases even death. Therefore, development measures for safe operation very important. It also important ensure sufficient strength load-bearing steel structures, which make up bulk cranes, breakdown leads significant costs restore tower. Goal. The goal work develop a method interactive graphical modeling three-dimensional models metal structures with use forced variation dimensions environment computer-aided design – Autodesk Inventor package. Methodology. solution set tasks implied computer methods modern 3-D programs. Experimental studies were carried out determine loading modes. Results. A comprehensive methodology has been developed that uses - Inventor. allows you obtain rational parameters main elements tower, boom, others. This technique significantly increases productivity quality designer's reduces time research (tower cranes) documentation. Originality. graphic example package offered. Practical value. proposed will improve efficiency cranes.