While looking out over any larger city skyline, you are likely to see tower cranes built near tall buildings and skyscrapers. These huge, interesting structures are often described as a central shaft that has counterweights and a long boom utilized to balance the load of the crane. There are numerous models of tower crane types. These lattice-woven structures are available for particular applications. Several popular types consist of top-slewing, self-erecting and bottom-slewing units. Slewing means turning around a fixed point. The main type of top-slewing tower crane that is used in construction nowadays is the horizontal boom. These eye-catching structures are seen all over the globe.
How to Erect a Tower Crane
A tower crane is common on construction sites to move supplies from high to low areas and vice versa. These machinery are used in settings where a wheel-mounted crane is not large enough to finish out the work, like on high-rise structures. Only trained professionals should be the ones to erect a tower crane. To be able to keep everybody safe, this job must be carried out by experts. There is a high chance of collapse, that could result in extensive damage and loss if you try to raise it on your own with hardly any experience.
In preparation of building the crane, an excavator is used to dig out a big pit which is utilized for the cranes base. The hole is then filled with concrete. Steel anchors are set into the concrete, and then, the first section of the crane's mast is attached. The concrete must cure for 24 hours.
The first mast section could be bolted to the anchors, once the base has finally set. By using your spirit level, one could ensure that the mast is vertical. Then, fix another part of the mast by first utilizing bolts and keep repeating this process until your desired height has been attained. It will be necessary to utilize a telescopic boom or a scissor lift in order to carry out this step.