Not sure if appropriate for this forum, but I'll give it a go anyway
Anyone with knowledge of how these devices work? TC's have always fascinated me, as despite looking like they could be blown over by a moderately high wind, seem to be capable of lifting surprisingly heavy loads ... there is one operating close to my address that is reputedly able to lift 25 tons/tonnes ! I always assumed that the balance weights moved outwards to compensate for the opposite load travelling further from the tower, but apparently not as the blocks remain static at the far end of the (reverse?) jib.
Thanks in advance to any contributor who cares to answer.
Anyone with knowledge of how these devices work? TC's have always fascinated me, as despite looking like they could be blown over by a moderately high wind, seem to be capable of lifting surprisingly heavy loads ... there is one operating close to my address that is reputedly able to lift 25 tons/tonnes ! I always assumed that the balance weights moved outwards to compensate for the opposite load travelling further from the tower, but apparently not as the blocks remain static at the far end of the (reverse?) jib.
Thanks in advance to any contributor who cares to answer.