Tower Crane Erection

Potain MDT248-J10
Site Prestige Cosmos mulund,

DET:- Ashwini Metkar

  What is tower crane?

Tower Crane is A type of lifting structure which

utilizes a vertical mast or tower to support a
working boom elevated position.

It
used for moving and lifting heavy materials
while having a relatively small footprint on site.

Tower crane are great at lifting materials and

moving across long distances.
  Parts of tower crane and function
 Tower crane in generals are composed of 3 main parts
Base,Mast and slewing unit.
 Base:- The base is main support of the crane. It connected
to a large concrete foundation that carries the entire
weight.

 Mast:- The mast is connected to the base ,and it is the

supporting structure that gives the crane its height. The
mast has large triangular structure which gives cranes its
strength.

 Slewing Unit:-The slewing unit consist of a gear and

motor attached to the top of the mast ,allowing the
crane to rotate along its axis. In turn the slewing unit
consist of 3 parts as follow…….
  Parts of tower crane and function
Slewing unit consist of 3 parts are as follow:-

1. Jib or Working Arms:- A horizontal element that carries

the load, with a trolly that runs along its length to move
the load in and out.

2. Machinery arms:- A shorter horizontal element that holds

the load- lifting motor. It also contain electronic controls,
cable drum and concrete counter weights to keep
balance.

3. Operator cabin:- consists of space in which the operator

handles all function of the crane.
 Types Of Tower Crane
 Following are the type of tower crane :-

1. Flat Type Tower Crane

2. Luffing Jib Tower Crane
3. Cat Head Tower Crane
4. Horizontal Jib Tower Crane
5. Self Erecting Tower Crane
6. External Climbing Tower Crane
7. Internal Climbing Tower Crane
8. Mobile Crane
  Tower Crane:- Potain

 Make:- Potain {Flat Type tower crane}

 Model:-MDT248-J10
 Jib length:- 45 meter
 Capacity:-10T at 22.1m {4 Falls}
 Capacity:- 4.2T at 45m {2 Falls}
 Capacity:- 5T at 42.6 m {2 Falls}
 Capacity:-4.7 T at 45m { 2Falls}
  Tower Crane:-Potain

 Hoist gear motor:-55kw/74HP

 Sewing gear motor:- 5.5kw/7.4HP{2
motor}
 Trolley gear motor:- 4kw/5.4HP
 Hoist rope diameter:- 14mm
 Trolley rope diameter:-7.5mm
 Important Tools and tackles for tower
crane erection
 3T and 1T chain pulley :-2 nos
 6m web slings 5T capacity :-4 nos
 6m wire rope sling 7T capacity :-4 nos
 4.5T D shackles :- 4 nos
 5lbs hammer :-2nos
 10lbs hammer :-2nos
 Tool box :-1nos
 Web sling 3T :-4 nos
 T rod :-2nos
 Crow bar :-2nos
 Hammering spanner :-4 nos
 Crane selection crieteria:- For MDT2480-
J10

 Erection redius :-24mtrs

 Erection height :- Total height of the tower crane
upto head top-44 meter
 Critical load/ max weight:-
1. Main jib section :- 10T
2. Counter Jib :-8.28T
3. Hoist winch:-4.2T
 No any moving distance/obstacles for tower crane
 maintain the proper height difference.
  Tower Crane Erection sequence
 Following are the steps follow during the erection of tower
crane
 STEP1:- Mobile crane placement and fitness inspection.
 STEP2:- Erection mast section- sequence as per climbing.
 STEP3:- Erection of sewing Head+cabin
 STEP4:- Erection of hoist winch
 STEP5:- Erection counter jib- no partial ballasting
 STEP6:- Erection of Main jib-45
 STEP7:- Erection of counter weights
 STEP8:- Wire Rope receiving and inspection
 STEP9:- ACD installation and commissioning with no load and
load test
 STEP1:- Mobile Crane Placement And Fitness
Inspection
 INSPECTIONS:-
 Check hook and hook latch
 Over-hoist limit switch
 Boom-limit switch
 Condition of boom
 Boom limit cut off switch
 Over load limit switch
 Condition of Ropes
 No. of load lines
 STEP1:-{Continue}

 INSPECTION:-

 Stability of crane
 Soil condition
 Swing brake and lock
 propel brake and lock
 Hoist brake and lock
 Boom brake and lock
 Operator fitness
 Size and sling condition
 STEP2:-Erection Mast Sections

 Following are the mast configuration sequence :-

 K439P + 2*K439A + K4310H+ 4*437A + 1* 437C + K40 –

41.5m
 Erection of mast as per the load:-

 LOAD1 :- 1*k439P + 1*K439A

 LOAD2 :- 1*K439A + K4310H
 LOAD3&4 :- 2Nos. K437A
 LOAD5 :- 1*K437C + 1K40
 Individual Mast Weight Are Shown In Following Chart

SR.NO Comp- Length Quanti Weight Lifting SWL at Erecti SWL at

Nent / ty {T} Radius Lifting on Erection
Name Height {M} Redius Redius Redius
{T} {M} {T}

1 MAST 1.6M 1 1.4 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T

k439P
2 MAST 5M 2 2.2 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T
K439A
3 MAST 5M 1 2.7 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T
k439H
4 MAST 5M 4 1.85 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T
K437A
5 MAST 3.3M 1 1.3 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T
K437C
6 MAST 2M 1 1.4 T 20M 16.1T 28M 12.1T
K40/4
0
  STEP3:- Erection Of Sewing Head+ Cabin

Compon Length Quantity Weight Lifting SWL at Erection SWL at

-ent Radius Lifting Radius Erection
Descript {M} Radius {M} Redius
i-on {T} {T}
Tower 3M 1 7.8T 24M 15.1 T 24M 15.1T
Head
/Slewing
unit
  STEP4:-Erection Of Hoist winch

Compone Length Quantit-y Weight Lifting SWL at Erectio-n SWL at

nt Redius Lifting Radius Erecti
Descripti {M} Radius {M} o-n{T}
on {T}
Hoist 75 LVF25 1 4.2 T 24 M 15.1T 24M 15.1T
Winch
 STEP5:-Erection Of Counter Jib

Compon Length Quantit- Weight Lifting SWL at Erectio- SWL At

-ent y {T} Radius Lifting n Erectio
Descript {M} Radius Redius n
-ion {T} {M} Radius
{T}
Counter 18.5M 1 8.28 T 24M 15.1 T 24 M 15.1T
Jib
 STEP6:- Erection Of Main Jib

Compon Length Quantit Weight Lifting SWL at Erectio- SWL

ent y Radius Lifting n Erectio-
Descript {M} Radius Radius n
ion {T} {M} Radius
{T]
Main Jib 45M 1 10 T 20M 20.1T 16M 20 T
 Configuration Of Main Jib-45M

 Following Are The Jib Configuration Sequence:-

Crane Capacit
 023023 + 023024 + 023025 + 023026 + 023028 + X3352 – {M}
45m y
{T}
 According To Jib Length Load Handling capacity 22M 10 T
25M 8.7T
27M 7.9T
30M 7.2T
32M 6.5T
35M 5.8T
37M 5.5T
39.8M 5T
42.6M 5T
45M 4.7T
 STEP7:- Erection Of Counter Weight

Compon Length Quantit Weight Lifting SWL at Erectio SWL at

ent y {T} Radius Lifting n Erectio-
Name {M} Radius Radius n
{T} {M} Lifting
{T}
Counter 4.24 M 6 3.07T 24M 15.1T 24M 15.1T
Weight
 STEP8 :- Wire Rope Receiving And
Inspection
STEP9:- No Load Test Or Load Test Carried Out
For Testing Of Tower Crane
 PROCEDURE
 Lighting arrester lamp will be fixed on the top of the
cab.
 Overload and movement cut off limit switch setting will
be done.
 No load function of tower crane and limit switch
cheaking will be done.
 Tower crane operation with load will be cheaked.
 Load test of the tower crane will be done by component
and approved agency.
 The report sent to TSC before commission of tower
cranes.
 Introduction Of Tower Crane Climbing
 Need Of Climbing Tower Crane
 The type of crane used for raising tall buildings is called
a climbing tower crane, or this process called as tower
climbing process

 Use Of Tower Crane Climbing

 Climbing cranes is useful for the construction of tall
buildings and on sites where no space is available
outside the buildings for the operation of a traveling or
a stationary cranes.
  Types Of Climbing Cranes
 THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF CLIMBING CRANES ARE AS
FOLLOW:-

 External Climbing Cranes:-

In this method of climbing ,climbing done by
externally it means that outside the building.

 Internal Climbing Cranes:-

In this method of climbing ,climbing done by
internally it means that inside of the building.
 Climbing Of external Climbing Crane
 Information About External Climbing:-

 In an external climbing crane,the climbing frame is the key

element.

 It has hydraulic rams that actually lift the cab and jib
structure.

 As the building grows, the ram jack the climbing frame up,
raising the cab and jib.

 A new section of the mast is then hoisted up and slid into

place in the open side of the climbing frame.
 CLIMBING OF EXTERNAL CLIMBING CRANE
{Continue}

 Once that new section is bolted in, the climbing frame can
jack itself again and again and again, until the crane is at
the desired height.

 The crane must be balanced before the climb, which usually

required that a specified hook load be held at a specified
radius.

 The crane are balanced by setting counter weights or boom

position.

 The top climbing should not be done in high winds.

 Advantages of tower crane:-

 Following are the advantage of tower crane: -

 Tower cranes are large and heavy and powerful machines

that used to lifting heavy loads.
 The tower cranes are highly efficient.
 Tower cranes can handle a heavy load.
 Tower cranes must be erected and dismantled using cranes.
 Tower cranes must be required plenty space around the job
site.
 Tower crane are the machines used to move ,lifting ,lower
and raise objects.
 Disadvantages Of Tower Cranes
 Following are the disadvantages of tower
crane:-

 The tower cranes are very expensive.

 They required time ,efforts and money to be
shifted from one area to another area
 They have a high maintenance cost for a
repairs.
 They have major labor intensive to install.
  Tower Crane Safety Inspection
 Following are safety inspection or daily checklist and schedule of
tower crane.

 Tower crane should be physically in good condition , free from

defects .
 Foundation should be provided as per design.
 Operator cabin should be in good condition, equipped with wind
glass and wireless communication.
 Safe working load should be marked.
 Counterweight should be properly fixed .
 Hydralic cylinder ,house should be in good condition and free from
defects.
 Hoist and trolley limit switch should be provided and working in
state.
  Tower Crane Safety Inspection:-

 Safety load indicator should be in working condition.

 Fire extinguisher should be available in cable and
inspected.
 First aid kit should be available in operator cabin.
 Crane operator should have valid license and
certificate.
 Check emergency switch functioning {inside Cabin}.
 Restriction of mobile used.
 Check availability of walkie and tolkie.
 Check limit switch condition.
 Check availability of load chart.
  Mobile Crane

 What is the purpose or advantages of mobile

cranes ?
 Mobile cranes can be used to lift heavy objects and move
them short distance ,as well as to help construct larger
tower cranes.
 A mobile crane is a very simple cable controlled machine
with a boom attached tomits platform.
 There are many lifting operations, where using tower
crane is not practical.
 The operation such statue lifting or indoor lifting cannot
be possible by the static cranes.
 Therefore ,the best solution to such a construction
problem is ,mobile crane.
  Mobile Crane

 Mobile cranes are faster to set up.

 The biggest advantage of mobile cranes is the flexibility
and ability to install in area where static crane can’t
reach.
 The world tallest crane is liebher LTM 11200-9.1 can be
lift upto 1,200 tons. This is the world tallest and
strongest mobile crane.
  Mobile Crane
 Information about mobile crane used for
erection of tower crane in bellenza:-

 Type Crane:- Mobile Crane 350T

 Counter Weight :- 39.9T
 Radius :- 24m
 Lifting Radius:-12M
Dismantaling Process Of Tower Crane
 Following are the procedure follow during the tower
crane dismantaling:-
1. Mobile crane placement and fitness inspection.
2. Hock block will be removed and hoist rope will be
reversed back on hoist drum.
3. The required mobile crane used to dismantaling the
rear counter weights from the tower crane.
4. Expect the last load one which will dismantled after
removing front jib.
5. After removing front jib the last counter weight shall
be removed.
 Following are the procedure follow during
the tower crane dismantaling

6. After that hoisting mechanism shall be removed with

the help of mobile crane.
7. Remove the counter jib.
8. Mobile to dismantle the tower head and cabin.
9. Mast section will be removed one by one and the
climbing cage remove.
10. The foundation Section cut.
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