For a pick on soft subgrade, which lift-plan element normally proves the contractor addressed bearing under outriggers?
Choices
- (A) Wire rope colour choice
- (B) Crane mat/pad sizes and reaction distribution vs allowable bearing pressure
- (C) Boom angle alone
- (D) Ignore crane dead load in reactions
Correct answer: (B)
Crane mat/pad sizes and reaction distribution vs allowable bearing pressure
Explanation
Mats spread reactions to keep bearing pressures safe.