Tilt-Up Concrete Construction-Crane Selection (Recorded presentation)

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The presentation explained crane selection for tilt-up construction, focusing on three common crane types: crawler cranes, lattice boom truck cranes, and hydraulic boom truck cranes. It compared their pros, cons, costs, setup needs, and operational speed. Crawlers are fastest and best for walking panels but are expensive and heavy. Truck cranes are cheaper and mobile, but slower and need roads and outriggers. Hydraulic cranes are cheapest for small or single-panel jobs, but they are the slowest and cannot walk a panel.<br /><br />The speaker also covered key planning factors: whether lifting occurs from inside or outside, heaviest panel weight, reach, site access, ground conditions, and slab protection. He emphasized using panel drawings, crane charts, and cast/erection plans to size the crane properly. Rigging requirements, safety factors, cable sizes, shackles, and spreader bars were also discussed. Questions from the audience addressed certifications, panel weight limits, costs, and suction force.

Keywords

crane selection

tilt-up construction

crawler cranes

lattice boom truck cranes

hydraulic boom cranes

crane planning

crawler crane

lattice boom truck crane

hydraulic boom truck crane

panel lifting planning