Research on intelligent monitoring and protection system of distributive multi-tower cranes

Abstract
During construction phase of large buildings, it is of great significance to maintain safety protection on multi-tower cranes operating. Based on distributive and multi-intelligent agents design concept, and adopting ARM embedded technology, wireless network transmission, an intelligent monitor and protection system for the multi-tower cranes has been established. A multi-tower crane communication network has been set up to realize status information transmission of tower crane by adopting wireless token-ring communication. “Implication Confirm” feedback is used to speed up data transmission of communication network. Remote monitoring on working status of multi-tower cranes can be realized by using GPRS network. Field tests show the tower crane intelligent monitoring and protection system meets the requirements of monitoring construction safety of multi-tower cranes operating.