A crane that falls over during lifting work? A situation that must of course be prevented. A safe and well-thought-out design is important for crane hardstands, but things still go wrong sometimes. Its stability depends, among other things, on soil structure, drained or undrained behavior of the soil, magnitude of load and environmental factors. Depending on the risks, simple analyzes may suffice or more complex analyzes are necessary.
With regard to standards and regulations, there is no clarity about the safety philosophy to be applied (tax and material factors of the substrate). Simple consideration of a crane arrangement as a foundation on steel does not always produce the desired result. A more complex analysis can lead to a more favorable (and reliable) result.
The graduation assignment should ultimately lead to a better method with which efficient and substantiated choices can be made regarding soil research and geotechnical advice. Customization on the subject you find interesting is of course always possible!
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