Rigging – Load Weight and Center of Gravity

Selecting the proper equipment is part of planning any rigging job. Doing so requires closely estimating the load’s volume, weight, and center of gravity. The center of gravity of a load is the point around which the weight is evenly distributed. The load would balance if it were supported at its center of gravity. For symmetrical loads, finding the center of gravity is easy. It is at the center point. However, it is more challenging to determine where the center of gravity is for asymmetrical loads. This course covers methods for estimating a load’s weight and center of gravity and rigging equipment used to balance asymmetrical loads.