TOWER CRANE

INSTALLATION
WORK

Topics : Introduction
Types of Crane
Different
Components
of
Crane
Erection Procedure
Utility to Project/Site
Disadvantages
Statistical Analysis

Introduction: -

Definition
:
ATypes of Tower Crane
crane is a type of Ancient Crane
Mobile Crane
machine,
Telescopic Crane
generally
equipped with a Tower Crane
Hoist, Wire ropes Loader Crane
or chains, and Stacker Crane
sheaves, that can Gantry Crane
be used both to Overhead Crane
lift
and
lower
materials and to

Uses of Tower Crane :

It is mainly used for lifting heavy
things and transporting them to other
places.
It uses one or more simple machines
to create mechanical advantages and
thus move loads beyond the normal
capability of a human.
Cranes are commonly used in
transport industry, in the construction
industry (real estate) for the
movement of materials and in the

Different Component's of
Crane -

Erection Procedure :

The Base

Climbing Tower

Boom

Swing Ring

Operators
CabinBoom

Counter Weight

Load Carried by the Boom

Sr no.

Distance from the

mast (In meters)

Load Carrying
Capacity (In MT)

10m

20m

30m

40m

Utility to the Projects

Time Saving Machine
Multipurpose in Use
Heavy Duty
High Performance
Ease even in Critical Situation
Can be transferred from on
project to another
Optimum Utilization of
Resources

Disadvantages
Cumbersome to erect &
Dismantle
High Initial cost for erection as
well as dismantling
Skilled operators are required
Maintenance is difficult
Sometimes creates safety
problems
Limited for the projects with
large areas

Statistical Analysis
Sr
no.

Particulars

with crane

Concreting (Eg. 7000

sft)

10Hr

Labours required for

15-25

3
4
5
6

R/F shifting within the

site
1/2 Yearly maintenance
cost
Erection - Dismantling
cost
Wastages of concrete

1-1.5Hr
30000
1,00,000
0.25%

with Lifts
25Hr
45-60
8-10Hr
5000
25,000
3%

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