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Gantry girders are designed to resist

Solution

Concept

Loads on gantry girders

Step-by-step solution

1. Gantry girders carry vertical crane loads, lateral loads (surge) and longitudinal loads (braking).

Explanation

All three components of the crane load must be resisted.

Why the other options are wrong

The other options omit one of the load types.

Shortcut

Vertical + lateral (surge) + longitudinal (braking).

Common mistake

Choosing vertical only.

Correct answer: C) lateral, longitudinal and vertical loads

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