Crane Boom Bracing Repair

OBJECTIVE

Repair through-wall defects and wall thinning on crane boom bracing.

DESIGN DATA

  • 20 years design life
  • 8 layers FUZE-Dry™ Carbon Fibre
  • 60mm Steel brace
  • ST3 mechanical surface preparation
  • Max axial load 172kN
  • Temperature 45°C
  • ASTM grade A36 steel

EXECUTION

  • Crew of 2 x FUZE Field personnel
  • Immediate mobilisation
  • Challenging adverse weather conditions
  • Working at height
  • Remote location

Outcome

  • The engineered repairs restored the crane back to its original rated lifting capacity and met ISO 24817

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