How Ground Bearing Pressure Affects Crane Setup Safety
A crane can be rated to handle the lift, but the ground beneath it also needs to support the load.
When a crane is set up, significant loads are transferred through the outriggers and into the ground. The resulting ground bearing pressure depends on the outrigger load, support area and ground conditions.
Why Ground Bearing Pressure Matters
Not all ground conditions can support the same loads.
Soft, uneven or poorly prepared ground may require a larger support area to distribute the outrigger load.
This is where the right bog mat can help.
By spreading the load over a larger surface area, a bog mat can help distribute outrigger loads and reduce the pressure transferred to the ground.
What Affects the Required Support?
The appropriate bog mat size depends on factors such as:
- Outrigger load
- Ground conditions
- Outrigger pad size
- Crane configuration
- Lifting requirements
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. The support requirements need to be considered for the specific crane setup and site.
Calculate Your Bog Mat Requirements
The Bogmats Australia Outrigger Load Calculator can provide an initial indication of the minimum bog mat size required based on ground bearing pressure.
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Calculator results are a guide only. Final requirements should be confirmed against the crane manufacturer’s information and the specific ground conditions.
Ground Support for Your Next Lift
Bogmats Australia supplies Steel Bog Mats, Timber Mats and Poly Cribbing Blocks for crane and heavy lifting applications.
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