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Strand Jacks Lift 1.7 Million Pound Box Truss for New UPS Aircraft Hangar

Civil + Structural Engineer

Engineered Rigging once again demonstrated its heavy lift prowess — this time helping to build the largest aircraft hangar under construction in the United States. After helping to load the strand, a single company operator — on the ground and positioned safely outside the lift zone — used computer controls to execute the 80 foot lift.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Vehicle Lift Options A quality vehicle lift dramatically improves maintenance capabilities in your garage. These lifts typically handle 8,000-10,000 pounds and require concrete floors at least 4 inches thick.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. So, assess your current load , materials, and other lifting needs to avoid buying or hiring a crane that has more or less lifting power than you intend to use.

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Stylish New Designs in Karndean LooseLay Collection

CCR Magazine

It’s a floating floor that’s fast and easy to install while offering key benefits of gluedown flooring, including the ability to create zoning and wayfinding. Remove, Reuse, Reduce LooseLay planks and tiles are easily removed – ideal for raised-access flooring, or if damaged by sliding furniture or heavy objects.

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What Are Riggers Gloves Used For?

Work Gearz

They are best for rigging, cable pulling, building, boating, fishing, construction, forestry, industrial purpose, mechanics , packing, transport, and warehouse work to name a few. Therefore, your rigger gloves need to have an excellent safe grip, which will keep you safe when lifting heavy objects, or when handling metals that are unfinished.

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Bootstraps for Building

Business Facilities

The beginning of the last century also saw the rise in Allentown of what would be its core industry until the century ended–heavy industrial manufacturing, which literally came roaring into town like an 18-wheeler with the arrival of Mack Trucks in 1905. By 1928, there were more than 140 silk and textile mills in the Lehigh Valley.

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Forces Acting on a Gravity Dam | Construction of Gravity Dam | Advantages & Disadvantages of Gravity Dam | Applications of Gravity Dam

CivilJungle

If the dam is located in the earthquake zones, can you should be designed for the seismic forces. The gravity dams are constructed on any site where the natural foundation is strong and rigid enough to bear the heavy load of the dam. When the concrete is poured, it is poured to a certain height which is known as Lift.