Looking into the skyline of a larger city, one would see tower cranes constructed beside tall buildings and skyscrapers. These large structures are described as a central shaft that is counterweighted with a long boom used to balance the crane's load. There are numerous models of tower crane types. These lattice-woven structures are available for special uses. Some popular types consist of self-erecting, bottom-slewing and top-slewing models. Slewing means turning around a fixed point. The main type of top-slewing tower crane that is used in construction these days is the horizontal boom. These eye-catching structures are seen all over the globe.
How to Build a Tower Crane
A tower crane is common on construction sites to move materials from high to low places and vice versa. These machines are utilized in environments where a wheel-mounted crane is not big enough to finish out the work, like on high-rise structures. Only skilled experts should be the ones to build a tower crane. In order to keep everybody safe, this job has to be carried out by experts. There is a high possibility of collapse, that can cause extensive damage and loss 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 utilized for the base of the crane. The hole is then filled with concrete. Steel anchors are set into the concrete, and after that, the first section of the crane's mast is connected. The concrete should cure for 24 hours.
The first mast part could be bolted to the anchors, when the base has finally set. By utilizing your spirit level, one could ensure that the mast is vertical. After that, fix another part of the mast by first utilizing bolts and keep repeating this method until your desired height has been attained. It would be necessary to employ a scissor lift or a telescoping boom in order to perform this step.