Question

A _______________ is merely a steel or Timber mast which is held in the vertical position by three to four guy ropes.

(a) Pulley block

(b) Hoists

(c) Gin poles

(d) Gantry

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Conveying Equipment in section Construction Equipments of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Gin poles

For explanation I would say: Each of the guy rope is well anchored to a dead man which may be in the form of concrete blocks or wooden logs buried in the ground. Suitable block is provided at the top of mast to connect hoists tackle with the hoists rope.