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516 BCE
Ancient construction tools
Cranes exist in an enormous variety of forms – each tailored to a specific use. Sizes range from the smallest jib cranes, used inside workshops, to the tallest tower cranes, used for constructing high buildings. Mini-cranes are also used for constructing high buildings, in order to facilitate constructions by reaching tight spaces in ancient times there was only one type of crane that was used for lifting and constructing so there has been many advancements -
515 BCE
The crane
the crane was one of the greatest tools that was made in the 5th century.. -
515 BCE
ancient Greek architecture
For the next 200 years, Greek building sites witnessed a sharp reduction in the weights handled, as the new lifting technique made the use of several smaller stones more practical than fewer larger ones. In contrast to the archaic period with its tendency to ever-increasing block sizes, Greek temples of the classical age like the Parthenon invariably featured stone blocks weighing less than 15-20 metric tons -
510 BCE
Advancements made to this tool.
How tools and construction advanced over the years!! -
510 BCE
When it was invented
the very first human-made crane which was mainly used in the construction process for lifting heavy materials, was invented by the ancient Greeks. By studying the Greek architecture that dates back to 510 BCE, the archaeologists from all around the world have found enough evidence to conclude that, for the construction of the ancient wonders, like the Greek Parthenon, a machine like cranes were used. -
510 BCE
Facts about architecture in the past
The crane was the first ancient construction tool that was made -
510 BCE
how the crane helped
the crane was a Labor-saving device that allowed the employment of small and efficient work teams on construction sites. Later winches were added for heavy weights. -
384 BCE
crane
The first unequivocal literary evidence for the existence of the compound pulley system appears in the Mechanical problems attributed to Aristotle (384–322 BC) -
100 BCE
The work it did
the crane built many parts of the city that we still see standing today -
200
how it benefits us today
unlike the original crane that was invented in Greece, the modern crane is sturdier and capable of carrying heavier weight. The original concept the ancient Greeks came up with, didn’t change the item it was attached to ropes that help hoist up heavy objects for building. In ancient Greece, the cranes were usually powered by donkeys and other animals capable of carrying burdens as well as the use of individuals of great strength. -
510
How it got the name
his machine got the name ‘crane‘ because it resembles, in shape and structure, the well-known tall long-legged and long-necked bird that has the same name – Crane. These birds are larger when compared with other birds and inhabit every continent except Antarctica and South America. They are also the tallest flying living birds in the world. -
517
Ancient rome
Rome now heard about the crane that the ancient Greeks had made in about 517. so they brought it back to Rome and used it also for many things, one of the most interesting things they used it for was for conquering armies the mobility and more power they had in their cranes became key. The Roman army needed cranes that could move quickly, be assembled and torn down quickly, and be bale to perform tasks and be strong for them all without losing their powerful lifting capabilities. -
construction advancements
over the years the crane has become easier to use and more durable. -
there was new features added
The crane now has a large hook so it is easier to pick things up. -
how they are used
Cranes can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It is mainly used for lifting heavy things and transporting them to other places.
