A mathematical model €or tower cranes is derived and computation of their optimal trajectories under control and state constraints is undertaken. Large load swings are observed in the simulation of time-optimal trajectories €or the actual plant. A sub-optimal control is then proposed to keep the load swings small. Simulation of a typical case is included.
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