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Crane

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

/kreɪn/nounCore term

In civil engineering & construction, crane means: A large machine that lifts and moves heavy loads using a hook and cables. Tower cranes stay fixed on site, while mobile cranes are brought in when needed.

In Turkish: vinç

How it is used

Cranes are erected, operated and booked for lifts. Every lift needs a lift plan, a crane operator and a banksman or signaller who guides the load. Wind speed limits when a crane can work.

Example sentences

  1. The tower crane is booked all morning for the steel beams.

  2. We had to stop the crane because the wind was too strong.

Common collocations

  • tower crane
  • mobile crane
  • crane operator
  • crane lift
  • lift plan
  • structural steelSteel made into standard shapes such as I-beams, H-columns, angles and hollow sections, used to build frames for buildings, bridges and industrial structures.
  • construction siteThe area where a building, road or other structure is being built, including the work area, storage areas, site offices and access roads.
  • permit to workA formal written authorisation needed before high-risk work, such as hot work, entry into a confined space or electrical work, confirming that the hazards are under control.
  • mobilizationThe start-up phase of a project, when the contractor brings people, equipment and materials to site and sets up offices, fencing, utilities and welfare facilities.

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