When looking out over any larger city skyline, you are likely to see tower cranes built near skyscrapers and tall buildings. These big, interesting structures are usually described as a central shaft which 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 uses. Several common types include top-slewing, self-erecting and bottom-slewing models. Slewing refers to turning around a fixed point. The main type of top-slewing tower crane which is utilized in construction these days is the horizontal boom. These eye-catching structures are seen all over the globe.
How to Erect a Tower Crane
Tower cranes are commonly used on construction sites to transport materials from low to high areas and vice versa. They are utilized for high-rise structures in places where a wheel-mounted crane is not large enough to finish out the work. Just skilled experts must be the ones to erect a tower crane. In order to keep everybody safe, this task needs to be performed by professionals. There is a high possibility of collapse, which could result in extensive loss and damage if you try to built it on your own with hardly any experience.
In preparation of building the crane, an excavator is utilized to dig out a large pit that is used for the base of the crane. The hole is then filled with concrete. Steel anchors are set into the concrete, and then, the first part of the crane's mast is attached. The concrete must cure for 24 hours.
The first mast part can be bolted to the anchors, once the base has finally set. By using your spirit level, one could ensure that the mast is vertical. Next, fix another part of the mast by initially utilizing bolts and keep repeating this process until your desired height has been attained. It would be necessary to use a telescopic boom or a scissor lift in order to do this step.