I got the opportunity to put in a bid on taking down a twin towers the cranes are provided for us I was just going to see if anyone had done any of it and if there was any pointers you could give me
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I got the opportunity to put in a bid on taking down a twin towers the cranes are provided for us I was just going to see if anyone had done any of it and if there was any pointers you could give me
2 towers not twin towers autocorrect
You can't be serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin loaded
I never gamble on speculation nor give advice on spec, come back once you've got the bid in the bag.
It's all garbage.
Congratulations your now in with the big league players, watch yer back the big boys play rough.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin loaded
I have not tried a wind tower, but did take down a community water tank. My method was unorthodox.
You might want to consider going on site to study how they were built. If they are providing the crane it is assumed they are providing the rig man as well. A crane operator is dependent on the skill of the rigger and seldom do they want to put their life in the hands of a green horn. These two individuals would be very knowledgeable about balance and disassembly.
With that being said and assuming they are metal towers one might also consider taking it down like a giant redwood if you do not like heights. If you cut on the backside away from the blades the weight of the blades would slowly bend it over. Once it has started to lean all you have to do is heat the metal, not cut through it. This allows the metal to slowly tear and prevents it from gaining to much momentum.
As far as I know these are put up in sections........Would like pics but I know that the one's that generate electricity at wind farms are HUGE items..........If this is what it is I'd say leave to the pros
The mechanics of decommissioning
Approaches to decommissioning vary depending on the unique site characteristics and the extent to which parts can be recovered for resale or scrap value.
Deconstruction for resale – This involves a careful reversal of the construction process to remove blades, towers and control equipment. This can be a lengthy and costly exercise but if there are buyers for the components that hold the most value, i.e. towers, generators, gearboxes and transmission equipment, this process offers the greatest opportunity for owners to reclaim investment in the components.
Rapid deconstruction – In this approach components are dismantled but not preserved for resale. Cables are cut rather than disconnected and parts are rendered unsalable as they are removed. This is less expensive and is faster than deconstruction for resale.
Demolition – This is similar to the tearing down of an old building. Towers are toppled and the focus in on clean-up of the debris from the site rather than removal of individual parts.
Regardless of the approach, some of the activities for each method may include:
- Improvements to side and service roads to accommodate heavy equipment like cranes, trucks and grading equipment.
- Establishing temporary crane pads at each turbine.
- Dividing materials for proper disposal – Fiberglass blades, oil, grease and other fluids are delivered to the proper disposal site; metal and electrical parts are recycled or sold as scrap.
Once deconstruction of above ground equipment is complete, the final step involves the removal of subsurface components where possible and restoration of the land. It is typical for the foundation and cables to be removed to a feasible depth.
I have watched videos of these being put up...took multiple semi trucks.....most people on this forum do not have that capability but OP may be the exception
Re-read the OP first post, sounds like sleepy Joe on the campaign trail.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
How many times you gotta be banned before you get that this kind of stuff is, in addition to being rude, obnoxious and unnecessary, better suited for places dedicated to political partisanshipQuote:
Originally Posted by alloy2
I think the blades are fiberglass. That's about all I can offer. There are buyers for that stuff but not many.
https://youtu.be/qIige41_h1QQuote:
Originally Posted by JJinLV
Come on man, everyone loves sleepy Joe.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJinLV
Methinks thou protests too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJinLV
Told ya so,even Putin likes Joe.Quote:
Originally Posted by alloy2
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he could work with Joe Biden in a new administration, citing common ground he shared with the Democrats over a shared embrace of Soviet ideology.
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