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4. Foundation
4.1 Preparation conditions

4.1.1 To be prepared by the customer

The installation dimensions and the fittings methods of fixing angles are

necessary and adequate to determine a concrete block’s dimensions and

reinforcement, based on fixing angle reaction force table 4.2-1

The value given in the table is the minimum value required to satisfy the

stability of the tower crane.

For all the other dimensions, please consult us without hesitation.

4.1.2 How to choose the concrete blocks

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For different tower cranes with different heights, the best concrete block
depend on the jobsite ground pressure, see table 4.2-2
For tower cranes with different heights, the concrete blocks must equal or
lower than the ground pressure.
Install fixing angles:
If the installing of fixing angles is improper, it may cause serious
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accidents (such as declination of the tower mast).

The installing explanation of fixing angles sees the parts of “installing the
fixing angles”
Fabrication of foundation:
The drawings given out in this Erection Manual can ensure the max. required
pressure.

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4.2 Ground bearing pressure and concrete blocks

Mv
Fv
Jib direction
F2
F1

Fh

N－ Number of mast （L46A1） H－ Height under hook

Fv－ Vertical force
Fh－ Horizontal force
F2－ Pressure
阅 Mv－ Overturning moment
F1－ Tensile force

Slewing torque Ms 185kN·m

参

Height above the

State Wind speed (m/s)
ground (m)
In service all 20
0 - 20 36
Out of service 20 -100 42
Above 100 46

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Table 4.2-1
n Out of service
Jib length 60m 55m 50m 45m 40m 35m 30m
MV（KN.m） 2549 2462 2431 2430 2515 2456 2500
Fh（KN） 116 116 115 115 115 115 115
1+12
FV(KN) 607 594 580 565 537 521 505
F2 (KN) 1356 1311 1293 1289 1322 1290 1307
F1(KN) 1052 1014 1003 1006 1054 1030 1055
MV（KN.m） 2247 2160 2130 2130 2216 2157 2202
Fh（KN） 111 110 110 110 110 110 109
1+11 FV(KN) 594 581 567 552 524 508 492
F2 (KN) 1210 1165 1148 1144 1177 1146 1163
F1(KN) 913 875 865 868 916 892 917
MV（KN.m） 1960 1874 1845 1845 1932 1874 1920
Fh（KN） 105 105 105 105 105 104 104
1+10 FV(KN) 581 568 554 539 511 495 479
F2 (KN) 1071 1027 1010 1006 1040 1009 1026
F1(KN) 781 743 733 737 785 762 787

1+9
MV（KN.m）
Fh（KN）
FV(KN)
F2 (KN)
1690
100
568
940
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1604
100
555
896
1576
100
541
880
1576
99
526
876
1664
99
498
910
1607
99
481
879
1653
99
466
897
F1(KN) 656 619 609 613 661 639 664
MV（KN.m） 1435 1350 1322 1324 1412 1355 1402
Fh（KN） 95 95 94 94 94 94 94
1+8 FV(KN) 555 542 527 513 485 468 453
F2 (KN) 816 773 756 753 788 757 775
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F1(KN) 539 502 493 497 546 523 549

MV（KN.m） 1196 1112 1085 1086 1175 1119 1167
Fh（KN） 90 89 89 89 89 89 88
1+7 FV(KN) 542 529 514 500 471 455 440
F2 (KN) 700 657 641 638 673 642 661
F1(KN) 429 393 384 388 437 415 441
MV（KN.m） 972 889 863 865 954 899 947
Fh（KN） 84 84 84 84 84 83 83
1+6 FV(KN) 529 515 501 487 458 442 427
F2 (KN) 591 549 533 530 565 535 554
F1(KN) 327 291 282 287 336 314 341
MV（KN.m） 765 682 656 659 749 695 743
Fh（KN） 79 79 79 78 78 78 78
1+5 FV(KN) 516 502 488 474 445 429 414
F2 (KN) 490 448 432 430 465 435 454
F1(KN) 232 196 188 193 243 221 248

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MV（KN.m） 573 491 466 469 560 506 555

Fh（KN） 74 74 73 73 73 73 73
1+4 FV(KN) 503 489 475 460 432 416 401
F2 (KN) 396 354 339 337 372 343 362
F1(KN) 145 109 101 106 156 135 162
MV（KN.m） 397 315 291 295 386 333 383
Fh（KN） 69 68 68 68 68 68 67
1+3 FV(KN) 489 476 462 447 419 403 388
F2 (KN) 310 268 253 251 287 258 278
F1(KN) 65 30 22 27 78 57 84
MV（KN.m） 236 155 132 136 228 176 226
Fh（KN） 63 63 63 63 63 62 62
1+2 FV(KN) 476 463 449 434 406 390 375
F2 (KN) 231 189 174 173 209 181 201
F1(KN) -8 -42 -50 -44 6 -14 13
MV（KN.m） 92 11 -12 -6 86 34 86
Fh（KN） 58 58 58 58 57 57 57
1+1 FV(KN) 463 450 436 421 393 377 362
F2 (KN) 159 118

n
F1(KN) -73 -107 阅 103
-115

In service
102
-108
139
-57
110
-78
131
-50

Table 4.2-2

Jib length 60m 55m 50m 45m 40m 35m 30m

MV（kN.m） 1827 1862 1859 1854 1762 1658 1592
Fh（kN） 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
1+12
FV(kN) 667 654 640 625 597 581 565
F2 (kN) 1030 1043 1038 1032 982 928 893
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F1(kN) 696 716 718 719 683 638 610

MV（kN.m） 1753 1788 1785 1780 1689 1585 1519
Fh（kN） 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
1+11 FV(kN) 654 641 627 612 584 568 552
F2 (kN) 991 1005 1000 994 944 890 855
F1(kN) 664 684 687 688 652 606 579
MV（kN.m） 1682 1718 1715 1710 1619 1515 1449
Fh（kN） 26 26 26 26 26 26 25
1+10 FV(kN) 641 628 614 599 571 555 539
F2 (kN) 955 968 963 958 907 854 819
F1(kN) 634 654 657 658 622 577 550
MV（kN.m） 1616 1651 1649 1644 1553 1449 1383
Fh（kN） 25 25 24 24 24 24 24
1+9 FV(kN) 628 615 601 586 558 541 526
F2 (kN) 920 934 929 923 873 820 785
F1(kN) 606 626 628 630 594 549 522

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MV（kN.m） 1552 1588 1586 1581 1490 1386 1320

Fh（kN） 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
1+8 FV(kN) 615 602 587 573 545 528 513
F2 (kN) 887 900 896 890 840 787 752
F1(kN) 579 600 602 604 568 523 495
MV（kN.m） 1492 1529 1526 1522 1431 1327 1262
Fh（kN） 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
1+7 FV(kN) 602 589 574 560 531 515 500
F2 (kN) 855 869 864 859 809 756 721
F1(kN) 554 575 577 579 543 498 471
MV（kN.m） 1436 1473 1470 1466 1375 1272 1206
Fh（kN） 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
1+6 FV(kN) 589 575 561 547 518 502 487
F2 (kN) 826 839 835 829 779 726 691
F1(kN) 531 552 554 556 520 475 448
MV（kN.m） 1384 1420 1418 1414 1323 1220 1155
Fh（kN） 20 20 20 20 20 20 19
1+5 FV(kN)
F2 (kN)
F1(kN)
MV（kN.m）
576
797
510
1335
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562
811
530
1371
548
807
533
1369
534
801
534
1365
505
751
499
1275
489
698
454
1171
474
664
427
1106
Fh（kN） 19 19 18 18 18 18 18
1+4 FV(kN) 563 549 535 520 492 476 461
F2 (kN) 771 785 780 775 725 672 638
F1(kN) 490 510 513 515 479 434 407
MV（kN.m） 1289 1326 1324 1320 1230 1127 1062
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Fh（kN） 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
1+3 FV(kN) 549 536 522 507 479 463 448
F2 (kN) 746 760 756 750 701 648 613
F1(kN) 472 492 495 497 461 416 390
MV（kN.m） 1247 1284 1282 1279 1189 1086 1021
Fh（kN） 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
1+2 FV(kN) 536 523 509 494 466 450 435
F2 (kN) 723 737 733 728 678 625 591
F1(kN) 455 476 478 480 445 400 374
MV（kN.m） 1209 1246 1244 1241 1151 1048 984
Fh（kN） 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
1+1 FV(kN) 523 510 496 481 453 437 422
F2 (kN) 702 716 712 706 657 604 570
F1(kN) 440 461 464 466 430 386 359

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Ground pressure of concrete foundation

n－Mast section configuration H－Hook height（m）

Fg－Foundation weight (kN) M－Concrete block type

P B －Ground pressure (105 N/m2) h / b－Foundation dimension (m)

Table 4.2-3
H M101N M126N M142N M169N
(m) Fg 1010 1260 1420 1690
n
h 1.35 1.35 1.7 1.7
b 5.6 6.25 5.9 6.45
1+12 45.4 PB 2.05 1.43 1.72 1.41
1+11 42.4 PB 1.75 1.30 1.57 1.31
1+10 39.4 PB 1.54 1.19 1.44 1.24
1+9 36.4 PB 1.37 1.10 1.34 1.17
1+8 33.4 PB 1.27 1.05 1.27 1.13
1+7
1+6
1+5
1+4
30.4
27.4
24.4
21.4
PB
PB
PB
PB
1.24
1.21
1.19
1.16
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1.03
1.02
1.00
0.98
1.25
1.23
1.21
1.19
1.11
1.10
1.08
1.07
1+3 18.4 PB 1.14 0.97 1.17 1.06
1+2 15.4 PB 1.12 0.95 1.15 1.04
1+1 12.4 PB 1.10 0.94 1.14 1.03
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4.3 Explanation and symbols for concrete block

Concrete foundation example：M101N

M : Concrete block

101N : Weight of the concrete block (t)

Concrete foundation is composed of an upper and a lower reinforcing layer

connected by round steel hoops. Each layer comprises two crossed layers.

Upper layer ：

33 ：Number of bars

HA ：High strength reinforcing bar

33 HA 25x625 (e =17) 25 ：Bar diameter (mm)

625 ：Bar length (cm)

e ：Space (cm)

Lower layer ：
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ep ：round steel —Ｄ ：density — Ｖ ：Volume (m )

Ｌ ：length —Ｉ ：width — Ｈ ：Height (cm)

The strength grade of the reinforced concrete is ≥C35.

The density of the reinforced concrete D is 2.4 t/ m3.
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20 20

130
2 33HA25x625 555 (e=17)
3 11x11HA16x155 (e=51)
1 33HA25x625 555 (e=17)
70
135

1 33HA25x625 555 (e=17)

2 33HA25x625 555 (e=17)

阅
280
560

560

M101N
L=560cm；I=560cm；H=135cm；V=42m3

Fig 4.3-1

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20 20

130
2 52HA25x680 610 (e=12)
20 20 3 14x14=196HA16X155 (e=48)
70 1 52HA25x680 610 (e=12)
135

20 20
1 52HA25x690 620 (e=12)
20 20
2 52HA25x690 620 (e=12)

阅
625

D:2.4

625

M126N
L=625cm；I=625cm；H=135cm；V=53m3

Fig 4.3-2

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165
20 20
2 38HA25x645 585 (e=15.5)
3 12x12=144HA16x190 (e=46.5)
20 20
1 38HA25x645 585 (e=15.5)
70
170

20 20
1 38HA25x655 585 (e=15.5)
20 20
2 38HA25x655 585 (e=15.5)

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参
590

D:2.4

590

M142N
L=590cm；I=590cm；H=170cm；V=59m3

Fig 4.3-3

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20 20

165
2 55HA20x700 640 (e=11.8)
20 20 3 13x13=169HA20x190 (e=47)
1 55HA20x700 640 (e=11.8)
70
170

20 20
1 55HA25x710 640 (e=11.8)
20 20
2 55HA25x710 640 (e=11.8)
645

阅
645

D:2.4

M169N
L=645cm；I=645cm；H=170cm；V=71m3

Fig 4.3-4

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4.4 fixing angles

The fixing angles must be fitted symmetrically in relation to the axes of the

block and form a 1.6m square according to the dimension of mast they are to

receive.

Do please ensure that the installing dimension of fishplate is 150mm

490
490
1600

阅
1600

Earthing correctly
150
参

700

Fig. 4.4-1 fixing angle

Note: In order to fit fixing angles rightly, neither cut nor reduce the given

amount of reinforcing steel bar.

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4.4.1 Installation of fixing angles

The parts necessary to perfectly anchor the fixing-angles comprises：

4 fixing-angles and 8 pins

1 mast section

1 fixing frame

a plumb line or level gage

Installation method: install the fixing angle by using the fixing frame

 Assemble the fixing frame and fixing angles together, position the

assembly in the reinforcement.（Note: Owing to transportation is hard to

prevent the fixing frame from deformation, which should be checked

before use. It is feasible that the fixing frame in question is not more than

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1mm with diagonal line and horizontal height tolerance.

 use a level gage to check upper level, and adjust fixing angle supporting

plate with sloping wedge to ensure the four corners horizontal height

tolerance of the fixing frame isn`t more than 2mm.

 After checked acceptably, weld the fixing angle and steel bars firmly, pour

the concrete. When pouring the concrete, it should be noticed that the
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fixing angle can`t be moved.

 Dismantle the fixing frame when it is completely dry, see Fig. 4.4-1.

 When carrying out final inspection, you can install a transition mast (or

mast section) to check the verticality in two directions. If possible, erecting

tower mast and mounting upper part can be allowed.

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Fixing foundation should make perfect draining precautions, it is not allowed

to install in water pit, and it is forbidden to sink in water during usage in order

not to cause foundation inclination.

When the foundation is caused depression over 4‰h of tower verticality by

factors such as climate or manmade and so on, you must take effective

measures to adjusted and restored in order to ensure the safety of the tower

crane.

 It is recommended to supply the fixing angles and the fixing frame

in advance before the tower crane is delivered

 When the tower crane is to be erected by means of fixing frame

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which is deformable during transportation, it is a must to check

and adjust the fixing frame before use. The height differences

between each mast and the mast or the fixing frame at its

diagonal are required not to be larger than 2mm.

 The fixing frame is only used for embedding the fixing angle.
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Installing the fixing angle by means of fixing frame

2 pins on each corner
每个角2个销轴

销轴
pin
Reinforced
concrete Fixing angle
固定脚
foundation
钢筋混凝土基础

150

阅Fig. 4.4-2

Installing the fixing angle by means of mast section

磁力铅铊垂线
Magnetic plumb line

Magnetic plumb
磁力铅铊垂线
li Mast section
标准节
参

销轴
pin
Reinforced
固定脚
concrete Fixing angle
foundation钢筋混凝土基础
150

Fig. 4.4-3

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4.5 Reusable fixing angles

4.5.1 Dimensions of reusable fixing angle

The dimensions of the concrete foundation for the reusable fixing angles

are the same as the dimensions of the fixed concrete foundation. The fixing

angles must be installed symmetrically with the center line of the concrete

blocks, forming 1.6 m square as per the requirement of tower mast

dimensions. Ensure that the horizontal height difference of the four corners of

the reusable fixing angles is no more than 2mm (see Fig. 4.5-1).

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参

1. fixing angle bolt 40Cr (refer to this Figure) 2. nut M42x3 (twin nuts)

3. Flat washer φ42 4. Fixing angle (D46K)

Fig 4.5-1

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4.5.2 Installation of reusable fixing angle

Install the fixing angle bolts into the reinforced concrete according to
corresponding positions of the fixing angle. The reusable fixing angles must
be installed symmetrically with the centre line of concrete block.
The following materials are needed in order to fix the reusable fixing angles
correctly:
4 fixing angles and 8 pin shafts
1 fixing frame
1 level meter
Place 4 reusable fixing angles on the anchor bolts without tightening the nuts.
Connect the fixing frame and the reusable fixing angle together, fastening with
pins, locating pins and split pins, as shown in Fig.4.5-2.

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Measure dimensions, adjust the position of the reusable fixing angle.
After adjustment, tightening the nuts to fix the reusable fixing angles on the
ground. Now measure the upper surface of the fixing frame and ensure the
horizontal height difference is not larger than 2mm.
After the inspection, remove the fixing frame. Now it is ready to install the
mast and the upper part of the tower crane.
参

每个角 2个销轴
2 pins on each corner

2 pins on each corner

每个角2个销轴

4个地脚angles
4 fixing

Fig 4.5-2

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