How tower cranes are built

You’re walking down the street and see a colossal tower crane. This giant structure seems as if it has always been there; however, it wasn’t when you passed the same road just a few days ago. It is quite surprising to see that happen in such little time. It might make you wonder about how such a structure could be erected in the blink of an eye. So have you ever wondered how tower cranes are built and how these metal monsters pop up on construction sites in just a few days? Well, if you have, you’ll be learning all the answers in this video!

Tower cranes are essential for big construction sites just like hard hats, and they are primarily used for lifting heavy material such as steel and machinery while also providing a stunning view for lunch breaks. Building these towers is construction in itself, and it is a delicate matter that requires hard work and precise measurements.

In a nutshell, it takes a lot of professionals, trucks, and calculations to build a tower crane. However, there is not just one single way to build these towers. Considering the different heights and purposes of tower cranes, there are several changing factors when it comes to erecting these giants, and one minor mistake or wrong calculation can literally ruin the whole construction.
From mounting its base to the addition of the turntable, the entire process of building a tower crane is thrilling, and if you would like to learn more about these impressive structures, be sure to watch our video!

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[Interestingengineeringofficial]

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[novankuncoro]

Finally I can sleep without asking another "How crane suddenly appear in construction site?"

[kabali]

So before engineering the building, we should engineer a tower crane.

That seems to have a lot of work.

[Jelloh]

did they just show how to build a crane using a crane

[angelvaldez]

People on tik tok were freaking out because they didint know how cranes were built 😂

[Gintoki_dk]

But the real question is how did we build a bigger cranes without having a bigger one to carry the parts up that high..?

[ethansprojects]

So you need a portable crane to build it. Interesting

[Upgradetvman-n]

POV: you randomly thought of how cranes are made and searched it up on youtube.

[happychubs]

Saw a meme on reddit about queen elizabeth and not having seen a crane being built. Had to get the answer.

[NICKI]

amazing how these humans have no fear working way up in the air

[Aleksandarix]

But we never actually SEE this happen, nor do we ever actually see them raise in height with the hydraulic jacks. Also, those cranes that are in the middle of the buildings....how do the jacks fit in there, and do the chassis remain inside the structure permanently?

[wzupppp]

These cranes are terrifying when its very stormy, they look like they can easily tilt and fall down

[matoz]

The base section must be poured and set and density/ harness tested 30 days after its setting of the crane base before the rest of the sections can be built! No tower crane can show up and operate same day they appear to show up overnight because you don’t notice the base pour a month before it “appeared” (tower crane operate in training here )

[bigmigo]

Im an operator and this is very good info for people.

[anncabras]

Finally the mystery of my childhood is solved

[ushiwakamaruyearsago]

I woke up and thought of this so here I am watching this as I learn the answer

[Jonbovi]

Now i don't have to ask myself how crane's appear out of nowhere during 3:am

[bo-boboski]

I wonder how many people died or got hurt when those cranes fell 🤔 😕

[goodguy]

Engineering has always inspired me a lot 😊😊😊😊😊

[soupoanchovies]

So basically the parts are assembled at construction site using another crane.
But how is that crane built then!
Which is the alpha crane!