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| Q. |
Which of the following loads are not considered in the design of gantry girders? |
| A. | longitudinal loads |
| B. | gravity loads |
| C. | lateral loads |
| D. | wind loads |
| Answer» D. wind loads | |
| Explanation: the loads considered in the design of gantry girders are vertical loads or gravity loads, longitudinal loads, lateral loads and impact loads. the vertical force is the reaction from crane girder, acting vertically downward. the longitudinal thrust is due to starting and stopping of crane acting in longitudinal direction. the lateral thrust is due to starting and stopping of the crab acting horizontally normal to the gantry girder. | |
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