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SUMMARY
CRANE TOWERS AND ANCHORAGES (1,20M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. CRANE TOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1. FREE STANDING CRANES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. 1. 1. REDUCING THE FREE STANDING HEIGHT DUE TO THE TELESCOPIC CAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. VERY HIGH CRANES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. 1. WITH RIGID ANCHORAGES TO THE BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. 2. WITH ANCHORAGE BY GUY ROPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3. A SET OF MAST SECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. 1. SECTIONS OF 10,5 M LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. 2. SECTIONS OF 3 M LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. 3. TELESCOPING MAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4. MAST COMPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. 1. COMPOSITION OF CRANE TOWER ZF12A (CAN BE TELESCOPED) . . . . . . . .
4. 2. COMPOSITION OF THE CRANE TOWER P12C (CAN BE TELESCOPED) . . . .
4. 3. MAST COMPOSITION (VERY HIGH CRANE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. 4. REACTIONS ON THE ANCHORAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CRANE TOWERS AND ANCHORAGES (1,20m)

1. CRANE TOWERS
1. 1. FREE STANDING CRANES
- The mast compositions on pages 29A--0520--.. are given for free standing heights IN SERVICE and
OUT OF SERVICE and for the static and rail--mounted versions indicated in the data sheet.
- There are several types of mast sections of various lengths.
- The assembling order is that given in paragraph (29A--0520 --...) for reasons of strength. These documents deal with the optimum composition of the crane tower which is not allowed to be lower. But it
is possible to fit stronger sections (*).
(*) Please consult us

1. 1. 1. REDUCING THE FREE STANDING HEIGHT DUE TO THE TELESCOPIC

CAGE.
If, for reasons of later increase in height, the telescopic cage is to be left at the top of the masts, it is absolutely necessary to reduce the free standing height IN SERVICE and OUT OF SERVICE by removing
X mast sections (**).
(**) COMPULSORILY consult us

IMPORTANT:The very high cranes are subjected to a downgrading of the load, see
chapter Special characteristics.

2. VERY HIGH CRANES

Beyond the free standing height of rail--mounted or static crane, the crane must be connected either to
the ground by anchorage by guy ropes or to the building by rigid anchorages.
For each utilization of anchorages on cranes with chassis, please consult us.

2. 1. WITH RIGID ANCHORAGES TO THE BUILDING

- The heights indicated in the tables of pages 29A--0530--... are the hook heights and the anchorage
heights on fixing angles taken with respect to the joint face of the fixing angles.

VERY IMPORTANT:The anchorage heights and the distances between the frames are
minimum values which must be strictly observed. Each valuelower
than the indicated one results in a smaller number of sec--tions
above the anchorage (therefore a downgrading of the hook height).
Please consult us.
The mast composition is given for the optimum utilization of the
frame.
- The mast compositions and the loads applied on the frames are given on pages 29A--0530--...
- The determination and the execution of the beams connecting the anchorage frame to the building
are on the users responsibility. They must be able to take up the loads and reactions given in the
tables on pages 29A--0530--...

2. 2. WITH ANCHORAGE BY GUY ROPES

- Please consult us.

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3. A SET OF MAST SECTIONS

3. 1. SECTIONS OF 10,5 M LENGTH
- SR24B

Cross section 1,20 x 1,20 m -- length 10,5 m -- Upright L 150x15 -- Monoblock tower
section -- witht lugs -- allows starting telescoping with mast sections of 3 m length.-- lowerfish joint D50 -- upper fish joint D40.

3. 2. SECTIONS OF 3 M LENGTH
- S24A1

Cross section 1,20 x 1,20 m -- length 3 m -- Upright L 150x15 -- Monoblock mast section
-- with lugs -- can be telescoped

- S24A2

Cross section 1,20 x 1,20 m -- length 3 m -- Upright L 150x15 -- Monoblock mast section
-- with lugs -- with resting platform -- can be telescoped

3. 3. TELESCOPING MAST
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Cross section 1,20 x 1,20 m -- length 1,50 m -- Monoblock mast section -- with fixing gussets for the telescopic cage. Always placed under the fixed towerhead, it ensures the connection with the other crane tower sections.

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4. MAST COMPOSITION
4. 1. COMPOSITION OF CRANE TOWER ZF12A (CAN BE TELESCOPED)

Hook height
in m (1)

Mast composition

Jib trolley

Mast sections

2C

S24A1
ou
SR24B
S24A2L

35,8

34,3

32,8

31,3

29,8

28,3

26,8

25,3

23,8

22,3

20,8

19,3

17,8

16,3

14,8

13,3

11,8

Hook height -- indicated in the DATA sheets

(1) The hook height is given for cross--shaped base on screw jacks/concrete blocks.
Hook height for cross--shaped base on travelling gear = (1)
Hook height for cross--shaped base on support plates = (1) -- 0,35 m.
Hook height for cross--shaped base on bed plate = (1) -- 0,65 m.

Mast section equipped with a resting platform, to be fitted every 12 m

: Telescoping mast (always under the towerhead)

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1,5m

S24A2

S24A1

3m

SR24B

10,5m

Compulsory and in the position indicated in the sketch

Mast section equipped with a resting platform, to be fitted every 12 m

: Telescoping mast (always under the towerhead)

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4. 2. COMPOSITION OF THE CRANE TOWER P12C (CAN BE TELESCOPED)

Hook height
(in m) (1)

Mast composition

Jib trolley

Mast sections

2C

SR24B

S24A1
ou
S24A2L

34,5

33,0

31,5

30

28,5

27,0

25,5

24,0

22,5

21,0

19,5

18,0

16,5

15,0

13,5

12,0

10,5

Hook height -- indicated in the DATA sheets

: Telescoping mast (always under the towerhead)

Mast section equipped with a resting platform, to be fitted every 12 m

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1,5m

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S24A2

S24A1

3m

10,5m

SR24B

Compulsory and in the position indicated in the sketch

Mast section equipped with a resting platform, to be fitted every 12 m

: Telescoping mast (always under the towerhead)

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4. 3. MAST COMPOSITION (VERY HIGH CRANE)

Anchorages tightened.

HSC :

HEIGHT UNDER HOOK

Anchorages released

A : Free standing height

B : 1 anchorage

HSC = 94,50m

C : 2 anchorages
D : 3 anchorages
E : 4 anchorages

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: SR24B

HSC = 79,50m
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HSC = 64,50m

Telescoping mast

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HSC = 49,50m
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43,65m

7
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28,65m

58,65m

R2

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R2

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R2

73,65m

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43,65m
R2

HSC = 34,50m

A
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R1

R1

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R1

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28 S24A

28,65m

23 S24A

13 S24A

8 S24A

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18 S24A

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4. 4. REACTIONS ON THE ANCHORAGES

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In service

II

Rear wind / Jib

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Maximum torsional moment: 10957 m.daN

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Out of service

HSC

R1

R2

R1

R2

daN

daN

daN

daN

Height of the first anchorage: 28,65 m

Height of the second anchorage: 43,65 m

Distance between 2 anchorages: 15 m

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Reactions (Contd)
In service

Rear wind / Jib

Out of service

HSC

R1

R2

R1

R2

daN

daN

daN

daN

Height of the 3rd anchorage: 58,65 m

(The second anchorage is slackened)

Height of the fourth anchorage: 73,65 m

(Anchorages 1 and 3 slackened)
Distance between tightened anchorages: 30 m

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Reactions (Contd)
In service

Rear wind / Jib

Out of service

HSC

R1

R2

R1

R2

daN

daN

daN

daN

Maximum reaction on anchorage: 8020 daN

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