Author : Khushal D Patil and P P Bhangale

Tower crane are commonly constitute of bottleneck production for today’s typical building construction project. If we reduce the cycle period of crane cycle we can increase the productivity. This case study deals with the factor affecting the cycle period and how they can be optimize. Two operating mode have been studied. Cab operating mode and remote operating mode and there advantages and disadvantages. This study also identified that it is the balance between fast travel part of the cycle and the professional who are charged with the fast of selection the operation mode (OM). Best suit for the project when both operating systems are optional.

Keywords: Tower Crane, Crane Operation, Cycle Time, Cab and Remote mode.

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.6, No.4 (Aug-2016)