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04/07/2006 by The Informer

Old Cross Crane

Can anyone please explain how they got the concrete balancing weights onto the crane hovering over Old Cross? Cheers.


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Reply ID 20475

04/07/2006 by Sargasso

Using another crane maybe?


Reply ID 20478

04/07/2006 by spitfire

Interesting Questiob.....Here's what I found http://www.howstuffworks.com/tower-crane1.htm


Reply ID 20479

04/07/2006 by The Informer

Thanks for that, interesting, not sure it explains how the concrete is hoisted but fascinating article all the same.


Reply ID 20485

04/07/2006 by Marilyn

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Originally posted by The Informer
Thanks for that, interesting, not sure it explains how the concrete is hoisted but fascinating article all the same.
Odd I wondered the same thing this morning..........


Reply ID 20494

04/07/2006 by Ewoowar

I've watched it done before. They use a big mobile crane. I need to get out more.


Reply ID 20500

04/07/2006 by nora batty

Does the operator have to get out during a lightning storm?


Reply ID 20503

05/07/2006 by Steve

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Originally posted by nora batty
Does the operator have to get out during a lightning storm?
Don't think so. The crane in Mill Road was manned during the thunder and lightning this afternoon. I would guess that Health and Safety regulations dictate that they are not connected to "ground"


Reply ID 20511

05/07/2006 by Frenchie

They have to get out in high winds though - which often accompany lightning


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