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Expertise
I can answer questions related to the use of cranes, heavy transport and rigging methods.
Experience in the area
I have over 20 years experience in crane, transport and rigging operations. I have performed lifts up to 1,500 tons and worked with all types of lifting and transportation devices an the US, Europe, Middle and Far East. I head a company dedicated to the planning and supervision of heavy or complex lifts and abnormal load transport.
Education/Credentials
Equivalent education to a BS in Civil Engineering. 20 plus years of field experience.
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Recent Answers from Steve Sparrow
2011-03-20 Rigging Bridles:
Quite simply if your beams are 30 feet apart, you would need 30ft bridles to give you a 60 degree angle between them. That is the safe option. (the loading in each bridle will be the motor weight / 2 x
2011-03-20 Rigging Bridles:
Hi Manny. Rigging is my area of expertise, but you're going to have to be more specific when explaining what you need. If you could give me an example of a specific arrangement you want to lift,
2010-03-17 ABOUT GYPSUM CEILING:
There are several factors that determine the load bearing capability of Gypsum board. The distance between the supports or hanging points and the composition of the board for example For 12 mm board
2010-03-06 Calculation of Load on Steel Plates:
Your reels are currently imposing 22.92 te/m2, so adding plate under them is not an additional precaution but necessary if you want to get your ground bearing pressure below 15 te/m2. 220 / ((6 x0.8)x2)
2009-03-31 rigging help needed:
Blair, Thanks for the question. There are indeed formulas for working out if a particular piece of RHS or any other material is strong enough for your load. In this case however, I think you would
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