Manitowoc Grove GRT655 User Manual

Grove Published 3-23-2020, Control # 654-04 2-11
GRT655/655L OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
2
Calculation of Projected Wind Area (Ap):
Determining Wind Drag Coefficient (Cd)
Table 2-2 shows the typical Shapes and corresponding Wind
Drag Coefficient (Cd) values.
If the exact Wind Drag Coefficient of a shape is not known
,
use the maximum value of the shape’s range ((Table 2-2)).
If the wind drag coefficient of the load cannot be estimated or
determined, it shall be assumed that (Cd)=2.4.
A
p
=24m
2
A
p
=8m
2
Wind
Wind
8m
1m
3m
8m
1m
3m
A
p
= 250 ft
2
A
p
=75ft
2
Wind
Wind
25 ft
3ft
10 ft
25 ft
3ft
10 ft
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FIGURE 2-2

Manitowoc Grove GRT655 Specifications

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Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove GRT655
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English