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CTT 61-TS12

Tower Installation
-R-

1 LOADS ON THE GROUND


1.1 CONFIGURATION “R1”
1.2 CONFIGURATION “R2”
2 INSTALLATIONS “R”
2.1 PREPARING THE CONCRETE FOUNDATION
2.1.1 Concrete foundation size
2.1.2 Example of concrete foundation
2.2 POSITIONING THE BASE PLATES
2.2.1 “PBR” version (recuperable foundation plates)
2.2.2 “PBP” version (expendable foundation anchors)

Chapter 3 D
3D_61_TS12_000-1_e
1 LOADS ON THE GROUND

The tables show the loads on the ground for the different crane configurations according to the
hook height and to the jib range.
In-service and out-of-service base loadings consider the effects of the 2nd Order Theory and
comprehend the static and dynamic uprated safety factors, as provided by FEM 1.001 standards.

Overturning moment with out-of-service crane may have minus sign, when the counterweight effect
prevails that of the wind blowing from the jib rear.

The data shown herein are applicable only to the specific crane configuration indicated. Do not
interpolate or extrapolate the data.

Any variation from the prescribed and recommended data and specifications could result in a
defective foundations and damage to or possible collapse of the crane.
The contractor is responsible for damage caused by an uncorrectly prepared foundation or by
neglecting the site conditions.

F As regards the tower configuration for the different crane installations, refer to chapter 2
(Technical Specifications)

F TWISTING MOMENT

The twisting moment concerns in-service crane (for out-of-service crane, twisting moment is always 0).
but doesn’t consider dynamic uprated safety factor as provided by FEM 1.001 standards
(table 1.1).

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1.1 CONFIGURATION “R1”

V = Axial load
M = Overturning moment
H = Horizontal thrust (force generated by the wind in the direction shown)
R 1 - R2 = Minimum/Maximum Loads on base supports
LC1 = In service crane (no wind)
LC2 = In service crane (wind at jib rear max. speed 72 km/h / 45 mph)
LC3 = Out-of-service service crane (wind at jib rear max. speed 150 km/h / 93 mph)

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -4 8 1 341 -2 7 9 1 .8 616
 -5 2 8 383 -2 9 0 1 .8 682
/&   -5 0 6 356 -3 0 0 1 .8 646
 -5 0 5 354 -3 0 3 1 .8 643
 -4 2 3 266 -3 1 3 1 .8 516
 -7 8 0 641 -2 7 9 1 7 .1 1065
 -8 2 9 684 -2 9 0 1 7 .1 11 3 4
/&  -8 0 9 658 -3 0 0 1 7 .1 1099
 -8 0 8 657 -3 0 3 1 7 .1 1098
 -7 2 9 573 -3 1 3 1 7 .1 975
 -1 0 8 2 962 -2 4 1 6 7 .3 1532
 -1 0 8 1 955 -2 5 1 6 7 .3 1526
/&  -1 0 7 6 945 -2 6 1 6 7 .3 1514
 -1 1 2 5 993 -2 6 3 6 7 .3 1587
 -1 1 4 1 1005 -2 7 3 6 7 .3 1608

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -4 2 4 280 -2 8 9 1 .8 527
 -4 6 3 313 -3 0 0 1 .8 581
/&   -4 4 2 287 -3 11 1 .8 546
 -4 4 1 284 -3 1 3 1 .8 543
 -3 6 8 207 -3 2 3 1 .8 430
 -6 5 6 5 11 -2 8 9 1 7 .0 874
 -6 9 5 545 -3 0 0 1 7 .0 929
/&  -6 7 4 519 -3 11 1 7 .0 894
 -6 7 3 517 -3 1 3 1 7 .0 891
 -6 0 2 440 -3 2 3 1 7 .0 781
 -8 2 7 701 -2 5 1 6 7 .4 11 4 5
 -8 2 3 692 -2 6 1 6 7 .4 11 3 5
/&  -8 1 6 680 -2 7 1 6 7 .4 11 2 1
 -8 6 0 723 -2 7 3 6 7 .4 11 8 6
 -8 7 2 730 -2 8 3 6 7 .4 1200

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -4 0 9 283 -2 5 2 1 .8 518
 -4 4 8 317 -2 6 3 1 .8 573
/&   -4 2 7 290 -2 7 3 1 .8 537
 -4 2 5 288 -2 7 5 1 .8 534
 -3 5 3 210 -2 8 6 1 .8 421
 -5 7 2 446 -2 5 2 1 3 .9 763
 -6 1 1 480 -2 6 3 1 3 .9 817
/&  -5 9 0 454 -2 7 3 1 3 .9 782
 -5 8 9 451 -2 7 5 1 3 .9 779
 -5 1 7 375 -2 8 6 1 3 .9 668
 -5 1 7 410 -2 1 4 5 3 .8 694
 -5 1 2 400 -2 2 4 5 3 .8 683
/&  -5 0 5 388 -2 3 4 5 3 .8 669
 -5 4 9 431 -2 3 6 5 3 .8 734
 -5 6 1 438 -2 4 6 5 3 .8 748

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -3 8 2 251 -2 6 2 1 .8 474
 -4 1 7 281 -2 7 3 1 .8 523
/&   -3 9 7 255 -2 8 4 1 .8 488
 -3 9 5 252 -2 8 6 1 .8 484
 -3 2 7 179 -2 9 6 1 .8 379
 -5 0 5 374 -2 6 2 1 3 .8 658
 -5 4 0 404 -2 7 3 1 3 .8 707
/&  -5 2 0 378 -2 8 4 1 3 .8 673
 -5 1 8 375 -2 8 6 1 3 .8 669
 -4 5 1 303 -2 9 6 1 3 .8 565
 -3 5 1 239 -2 2 4 5 3 .3 442
 -3 4 6 229 -2 3 4 5 3 .3 430
/&  -3 3 9 217 -2 4 4 5 3 .3 416
 -3 8 1 258 -2 4 6 5 3 .3 478
 -3 9 2 264 -2 5 6 5 3 .3 491

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 251 -3 6 4 -2 2 5 1 .8 460
 281 -3 9 9 -2 3 6 1 .8 509
/&   255 -3 7 8 -2 4 6 1 .8 474
 253 -3 7 7 -2 4 8 1 .8 472
 180 -3 0 9 -2 5 9 1 .8 366
 319 -4 3 2 -2 2 5 1 0 .7 562
 349 -4 6 7 -2 3 6 1 0 .7 6 11
/&  323 -4 4 7 -2 4 6 1 0 .7 577
 321 -4 4 5 -2 4 8 1 0 .7 574
 248 -3 7 8 -2 5 9 1 0 .7 469
 8 -1 0 1 -1 8 6 3 9 .7 81
 -1 -9 7 -1 9 7 3 9 .7 71
/&  -1 3 -8 9 -2 0 7 3 9 .7 56
 27 -1 3 1 -2 0 9 3 9 .7 11 8
 32 -1 4 2 -2 1 9 3 9 .7 130

F For the cases not considered in the tables, consult Comedil Technical
Department.

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U.S.Customery Units

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1.2 CONFIGURATION “R2”

V = Axial load
M = Overturning moment
H = Horizontal thrust (force generated by the wind in the direction shown)
R1 - R2 = Minimum/Maximum Loads on base supports
LC1 = In service crane (no wind)
LC2 = In service crane (wind at jib rear max. speed 72 km/h / 45 mph)
LC3 = Out-of-service service crane (wind at jib rear max. speed 150 km/h / 93 mph)

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -5 6 8 400 -3 3 7 1 .8 725
 -6 2 6 452 -3 4 8 1 .8 807
/&   -6 0 4 425 -3 5 8 1 .8 771
 -6 0 3 423 -3 6 0 1 .8 769
 -5 1 1 326 -3 7 1 1 .8 627
 -1 1 0 3 935 -3 3 7 2 2 .6 1527
 -1 1 6 3 989 -3 4 8 2 2 .6 1612
/&  -1 1 4 6 967 -3 5 8 2 2 .6 1583
 -1 1 4 7 967 -3 6 0 2 2 .6 1584
 -1 0 6 3 877 -3 7 1 2 2 .6 1454
 -2 0 5 6 1907 -2 9 8 9 1 .1 2970
 -2 0 6 2 1907 -3 0 9 9 1 .1 2974
/&  -2 0 6 3 1904 -3 1 9 9 1 .1 2973
 -2 1 1 8 1958 -3 2 1 9 1 .1 3055
 -2 1 4 3 1978 -3 3 1 9 1 .1 3088

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -5 3 9 374 -3 3 0 1 .8 684
 -5 9 2 422 -3 4 1 1 .8 760
/&   -5 7 0 394 -3 5 1 1 .8 722
 -5 6 9 392 -3 5 4 1 .8 720
 -4 8 1 299 -3 6 4 1 .8 584
 -1 0 1 8 854 -3 3 0 2 1 .8 1403
 -1 0 7 3 903 -3 4 1 2 1 .8 1481
/&  -1 0 5 5 879 -3 5 1 2 1 .8 1449
 -1 0 5 5 878 -3 5 4 2 1 .8 1448
 -9 7 3 791 -3 6 4 2 1 .8 1322
 -1 8 5 5 1709 -2 9 2 8 8 .5 2671
 -1 8 5 8 1707 -3 0 2 8 8 .5 2672
/&  -1 8 5 6 1700 -3 1 2 8 8 .5 2665
 -1 9 0 9 1752 -3 1 4 8 8 .5 2744
 -1 9 3 0 1769 -3 2 4 8 8 .5 2772

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- LE 5 5 9 + 0
[m ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N ] [k N m ]
 -4 9 1 333 -3 1 6 1 .8 617
 -5 3 8 374 -3 2 7 1 .8 683
/&   -5 1 6 347 -3 3 8 1 .8 646
 -5 1 4 344 -3 4 0 1 .8 643
 -4 3 3 258 -3 5 0 1 .8 517
 -8 7 3 715 -3 1 6 2 0 .2 11 9 0
 -9 2 0 757 -3 2 7 2 0 .2 1256
/&  -9 0 0 732 -3 3 8 2 0 .2 1223
 -9 0 0 730 -3 4 0 2 0 .2 1221
 -8 2 2 647 -3 5 0 2 0 .2 11 0 1
 -1 4 6 0 1321 -2 7 8 8 1 .5 2084
 -1 4 5 9 1315 -2 8 9 8 1 .5 2079
/&  -1 4 5 4 1305 -2 9 9 8 1 .5 2067
 -1 5 0 3 1353 -3 0 1 8 1 .5 2140
 -1 5 2 0 1365 -3 1 0 8 1 .5 2162

F For hook heights equal to or lower than 34.75 m, refer to the values
shown in the tables of paragraph 1.1 for configuration “R1”.

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U.S. Customery Units

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2 INSTALLATION “R”

F Comedil just provides some general requirements concerning the dimensions of the supports.
The actual dimensions shall be calculated by the customer according to the loads transmitted by
the crane on the supports and the bearing capacity of the ground.

2.1 PREPARING THE CONCRETE FOUNDATION

The dimensions of the concrete foundation must be calculated by the designer engineer responsible
for the concrete works, who shall refer to the load values indicated in the tables (para. 1) and to the
ground resistance values measured.
The procedure to calculate the concrete foundation dimensions is as follows:

M + (H × h) M = Overturning moment
Assuming e= £ L where:
V+P 3 H = Horizontal thrust
h = Concrete foundation height
V = Axial load
P = Concrete foundation weight
P = L2 × h × ρ
L = Concrete foundation side
r @ 24 kN/m3 (150 lbs/ft3)
f = Friction factor (ground/concrete)

Two situations can ensue from this relation:

L 2 V+P
1) e> σ = ×
6 3 L × [(L/2) - e]

L V+P
2) e£ σ = × [1 + (6 × e)/L]
6 L2
Simultaneously check the following conditions:

a) σ £ σallowed by the ground


h
f
b) H< × (V + P) where f = 0.5 - 0.8
1.3 L L

F Note: “R” configuration (TS12 tower) allows two types of base supports:
- “PBR” (recuperable foundation plates - picture 2.1.1)
- “PBP” (expendable foundation anchors - picture 2.1.2)

Picture 2.1.1 Picture 2.1.2

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“s” possible pressures (kg/cm2 - lbs/in2.) for superficial foundations (DIN 1054)

a) Recent deposits:
Slip - Muds - Fine sand aggregate - Peat ................................................................ 0 (0’)

b) Loose/Unstable ground:
Fine and middle sand Coarse sand - Gravel
For the smallest dimension of foundation measuring [m]

for foundations deep 0.4 1.0 5.0 10.0 0.4 1.0 5.0 10.0
up to 0.5 m 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 1.5 2.5 3.0 4.0
over 0.5 to 1.0 m 1.5 2.5 3.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
over 1.0 to 2.0 m 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 2.5 3.5 5.0 6.0

U.S. Customery units

b) Loose/Unstable ground:
Fine and middle sand Coarse sand - Gravel
For the smallest dimension of foundation measuring [ft]

for foundations deep 1’4” 3’3” 16’5” 32’10” 1’4” 3’3” 16’5” 32’10”
up to 1’8” 17.1 21.3 28.4 35.6 21.3 35.6 42.7 56.9
over 1’8” to 3’3” 21.3 35.6 42.7 56.9 28.4 42.7 56.9 71.1
over 3’3” to 6’7” 28.4 42.7 56.9 71.1 35.6 49.8 71.1 85.3

c) Solid/Stable ground:
Slip-Plastic clay ................................................................................................. 0.4 (5.7)
Solid-Plastic clay ............................................................................................... 1.0 (14.2)
Half-solid clay .................................................................................................... 1.5 (21.3)
Solid clay ........................................................................................................... 3.0 (42.7)

d) Unfissured rock (1/5 of ultimate compressive stress) .................... from 10 (142) to 30 (427)

e) Tufa - Solid pozzuolana ...................................................................... 3 - 5 (42.7 - 71.1)

1 kg/cm2 @ 100 kN/m2 (14.22 lbs/in2.)

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GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS
Materials
Lean: 200 kg/m3 concrete
Concrete foundation: Rck concrete – 300 Grade

Gagger: FeB4k iron - sallowed 260 N/mm2


PREPARATION
Concrete:
It shall be “Portland 325” type with proper grain size and water-cement ratio ≤ 0.45. Reinforced
concrete structures shall be kept moist for at least 3 days after casting.
Reinforcement bars:
The distance between the concrete bed outer edge and the bar’s upper edge shall be of at least 2 cm
(also for brackets).
The distance between the gaggers shall be at least double the diameter of the bar with the biggest
cross-section and, anyhow, not lower than 3 cm.

2.1.1 Concrete foundation size

F The design dimensions given for the concrete foundation satisfy the standards stability requirements.
They prevent the crane from overturning, apart from the ground’s own resistance.

Refer, then, to table 2.1.1 considering a concrete foundation height of 1.5 m (5ft).
For heights other than the design one (but never less than 1.3 m / 4 ft), consult the Manufacturer.

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5  5  7 R U UH 7 6  

Ho o k he ig ht M in. sid e He ig ht P re ss ure o n the g ro und M 4 2 a ncho r b o lts / e a c h p la te


2
[m ] [m ] [m ] [m ] [kN/m ] [no .]

4 9 ,5  6 1 ,5 178 8

4 6 ,5 5  5 ,8 1 ,5 175 8

4 0 ,6 5  5 ,4 1 ,5 180 6

3 4 ,7 5 4 ,9 1 ,5 185 6
2 8 ,8 5 4 ,7 1 ,5 180 4
2 2 ,9 5 4 ,3 1 ,5 185 4
1 7 ,0 5 4 1 ,5 190 4
11 ,1 5 3 ,6 1 ,5 185 4

Table 2.1.1

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U.S. Customery Units

& 7 7     & R Q F UH WH IR X Q G D WLR Q V L] H

5   5   7 R U UH 7 6  

Ho o k he ig ht M in. s id e H e ig ht P re s sure o n the g ro und M 4 2 a nc ho r b o lts / e a ch p la te


2
[ft] [ft] [ft] [ft] [lb s /ft ] [no .]

     
     
     
     
    
    
    
    

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2.1.2 Example of concrete foundation

  

View from "I"

3 S 1

4 2
LE
P
I

AM
G EX
6 ‘1/ 



5
6

5 ‘1/ 



Dimensions are expressed in millimeters [1 mm = 0.03937 in.]

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View from "S"

1 ‘1/ 
3

LE
2 ‘1 / 

MP
A
3 ‘1 EX
/ 1SH]]L
$î% /
[m] [m]
  


    

    

    
4 ‘1
    

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Material:
Concrete grade Rck 300
Armatures Fe B 44k

Dimensions are expressed in millimeters [1 mm = 0.03937 in.]

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2.2 POSITIONING THE BASE PLATES

2.2.1 “PBR” version (recuperable foundation plates)

After excavating the foundation pit and assembling the reinforcement mesh cage of the footing,
postion as many M42 L=1300 anchor bolts as stated in paragraph 2.1.1 and place them as per
picture 2.2.1 (configuration “R1”) or picture 2.2.2 (configuration “R2”).

“R1” ANCHOR BOLTS LAYOUT


“PBR TS A” BASE PLATES

no. 16 anchor no. 24 anchor


bolts bolts

PIcture 2.2.1

“R2” ANCHOR BOLTS LAYOUT


“PBR TS B” BASE PLATES

no. 16 anchor no. 24 anchor no. 32 anchor


bolts bolts bolts

Picture 2.2.2

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For a correct level and plumb installation of the anchor bolts use the four “PBR” base plates type
“A” (configuration “R1”) (picture 2.2.3) or type “B” (configuration “R2”) (picture 2.2.4) and “DB
TS12” special jig frame, which shall be properly bolt-connected on them.

F Postion the four “PBR” base plates with the convex outline looking outward (picture 2.2.3 and
2.2.4)

PBR “A”

Picture 2.2.3

BASE PLATE

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PBR “B”

Picture 2.2.4

BASE PLATE

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Placing the anchor bolts

Screw down M42 flat nut (1) on the anchor bolt until there is 137 mm (5 in.) clearance between
the base plate bottom and the anchor bolt head (picture 2.2.5).
Place the anchor bolt in the hole of the plate.
Position washer (3) and screw M42 tall nut (2).
Now the anchor bolts stay at right angle about the surface of the base plate.

2 M 42

M 42 LOCK NUT 3

137
1

1300
Ø 45

Picture 2.2.5

Dimensions are expressed in millimeters [1 mm = 0.03937 in.]

Connect the anchor bolts with Ø 30 steel iron bars (pictures 2.2.6 and 2.2.7).
Weld or connect the anchor bolts to the reinforcement mesh cage.
Remove the shims used for leveling.
Check the base plates for proper level.

F Tower should be installed level to a tolerance of 1 : 500 (about 1 inch in 40 ft). In case of deviation
from the above value, contact Comedil Engineering Department.
Secure nuts (2) (picture 2.2.8) with M42 lock nuts, thus preventing them from loosening.

Picture 2.2.6 Picture 2.2.7

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To correct any leveling error, rotate nuts (1) and (2) (picture 2.2.8).
Pour the concrete.
Inspect the concrete three days after pouring and, if necessary, use high-resistance concrete for
the final leveling of the base plates (picture 2.2.8)

2
40

Picture 2.2.8

HIGH RESISTANCE CONCRETE

Final leveling

To correct any leveling error, remove M42 lock nuts and tall nuts. Then place shims where necessary.
Screw M42 tall nuts down to the plate without tightening them firmly.
Fill the empty spaces between the concrete slab and the base plates with high-resistance concrete.
On completing the crane erection, screw the tall nuts firmly and secure t hem with lock nuts.

F Torque wrench setting for anchor bolts is 1450 Nm / 1069 lbs.ft).

Note

F Be sure that, once completed the crane erection and during the crane whole working period, the
part of the anchor bolts jutting out of the concrete foundation is always clean from deposits, earth
or mud and that it doesn’t stay into the water for a long time.

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2.2.2 “PBP” (expendable foundation anchors)

After excavating the foundation pit, position the four expendable foundation anchors “PBP” type
“A” (configuration “R1”) or type “B” (configuration “R2”) on the four level shims, using “DB TS12”
special jig frame as specified at para. 2.2.1 (pictures 2.2.3 and 2.2.4).
Then place the reinforcement mesh cage of the footing.
Place no. 16 brackets “x1” and no. 16 brackets “x2” as shown in pictures 2.2.9 and 2.2.10.
q 1060 ±1

nr. 4 levelling shims M20 adjusting screws

Picture 2.2.9

Brackets X1 - X2 for TS tower - Ø 14 round bar ( “PBP” type “A” foundation anchors)
Brackets X1 - X2 for TS tower - Ø 16 round bar ( “PBP” type “B” foundation anchors)

X1 X2

no. 16 pcs. no. 16 pcs.

Picture 2.2.10
Adjust the four “PBP” expendable foundation anchors for proper level as necessary through the

F special screws and M20 nuts placed at their bottom.


Tower should be installed level to a tolerance of 1 : 500 (about 1 inch in 40 ft). In case of deviation
from the above value, contact Comedil Engineering Department.

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