We Rig) Ml - The Professional Rigger ‘Voune [Noster TECHNICAL NEWS ull, tug, skid, slide. Often a winch is mounted to a column and used for utility rigging purposes ina general work area. With limited headroom and access for other material handling devices such as forklifts, the rigging crew is offered few alternatives. Here a crew must move a heavy piece of machinery, and they've decided not to jack and roll the load, Skidding is their selected technique, and they are anticipating the tensions at all rigging points. Using Sections 4 & 5 from WRRC's Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card, ‘ee if you ean help determine the tensions at points A through G. As a bonus, what is the approximate horizontal loading at the column base to which A and D are attached? [For calculation purposes, assume no sheave bearing friction.) ‘This crew may decide to use a different load moving process once they calculate the tensions (block loads) involved. Do they really appreciate the consequences if the load skids across an exceptionally rough area and stars to hang-up, providing 1.5-2 times the normal coefficient of fiction? Maybe they should at least consider putting soap flakes or grease under the wood runners to help reduce the required force to move the load. Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card Section 4 Bock & Feread Loaing Taha ‘Assume E frictionless system G Winch : E Wood based ‘oad on concrete JJ for Ph. = Direction of Travel 20,000 Ks A 8 Determine s | A (dead-end tension) = E (snatch block load) = |B fnath lek oad = F (snatch block load) | C (shackle size) = & (winch fine tension) = _D (snatch block load) Bonus: What is the approx. horizontal loading atthe base of column A/D? (Answer Key, page 4, col. 3) Example @ Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card, Section 5 rdware Capacities _sorm:osre=. ©WARE The Professional Rigger uy 1987 CLIENT NEWS WRRC'S Rigging Training Workshop Goes On-site! WRRC was asked to conduct 2 RTWs at Boeing's Auburn facility. ‘Three semi-trailers helped transport WRRC's Mobile Learning Center for the hands-on. oriented program. Participants rotated through a number of work stations addressing & wide range of subjects including jacking & rolling, load turning, drifting and winching, gear inspection and! much more. WRRC’s full stuff of instructors were oon hand to ensure each participant was given every opportunity to experiment and practice a variety of rigging challenges and discuss new methods of rigging and moving loads. It was a great learning environment for old and new hands alike! Davis Erection WRRC & CET instructors were asked to present Mobile Crane Inspector, Gear Inspection and Comprehensive Rigging Programs simulta- neously during the week of April 7. Instructors Devon Beasley, Russ Donaldson and Don Pellow conducted the __ raining at Davis’ Omaha and Des Moines locations. Approximately 60 people attended the various programs. American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) After developing and presenting rigging training programs for CSX ‘Transportation, WRRC was contacted by ACBL, aunit of CSX Comporatioa’s global transportation network, to provide approximately 20 weeks of training for individuals at 15 ACBL locations. Programs include Rigging, Crane & Rigging Management and Mobile & Overhead Crane Operator Training. By the end of 1997 WRRC will have trained over 400 ACBL employees. This training is part of ACBL’s ‘commitment to raise skill levels and enhance the safety of all operations. It also provides participants an opportunity to discover new answers We Rig It toold problems Right! igl 14 relating to cranes and rigging, NWPPA ‘Tracy Hamess, Training Coordinator for the Northwest Public Power Association, requested WRRC to conduct two, 2-day Electric Utility Rigging Programs in Jackson Hole, WY. A combination of load rigging and line crew specific workshops were ‘conducted during the hands-on session. In addition, dynamometers were connected to various attachment points on the deadending structure to help teach crew members how to calculate actual loads when securing guys and anchors. WAPA Huron, SD was the site of a 3-day Mobile | Crane Operator Program. Subjects included loed chart intenpretation, crane set up and good operating practices. On-Site CIP Gains Popularity! More and more clients are asking WRRC to present its Certified Inspector Program on-site at their facility. This 3-day in-depth program instructs participants on the inspection criteria for rigging gear, including wire rope, wire rope slings, alloy chain slings, synthetic web slings and below-the-hook lifting devices according to applicable OSHA, ANSI, ASME, ASTM and AISI regulations, standards and guidelines. Recent clients this program has been conducted for include: Boeing - Auburn Plant Auburn, WA Jan. 13-15 Mazzella Wire Rope Cleveland, OH May 13 - 15 Grant County PUD ‘Wanapum Dam Beverly, WA June 3-5 ‘The Professional Rigger js publication of| Wire Rope & Rigging Consultants, tis diseibured to those whose occupations require the safe and effective use of lifting and rigging equipment or mere information contact “The Professional Rigger, PO Box 1660, Woodland WA 98674 (360) 225-1100WAR The Professional Riggor uy 1:97 4 wow TIRC's Field Products Guide ! Fantastic selection of items for those who use cranes, rigging and heavy equipment. Call for your free publication TODAY! Toll Free 1-888-567-8472 Mon-Fri 8am-Spm PST 3 + Personal Items + Rigging Crew Gear For adtioal information, contact you rend a * Training Products “Tainng & Inspection Resouce Center ui f Fae ers Reon ee Inspection Tools Bs (888) 567-8472 * Fax (360) 225-5666 * Safety Committee Awards e-mail: tirctr@ aol.comWARC The Professional Rigger su 197 WRRC NEWS 8th Annual National Rigging ‘Training Workshop! Plans are underway for RTW 1998. This 3-day hands-on oriented workshop will take place April 7-9 at the Doubletree Guest Suites-Jantzen Beach + Portland, Oregon (formerly the Red Lion) Attendees participate in Rigging Levels I, Il, and III classroom sessions, then rotate throughout the Mobile Learning Center's hands-on work stations. Workshops include jacking & rolling, ‘erane dynamics, load control, hitch systems and drifting loads inside a steel-framed Drifting & Winching Building (16 x 16'x 10) and much more. A highlight to the program is a Rigging Rodeo with teams competing by rigging and moving a series of loads while receiving points for accurate load ‘The "BlueTeam" Winners of Rigging Rodeo 1997 ‘weight estimation, safety, communication and efficiency in accomplishing the task RTW 98 promises to be our biggest and best workshop ever! Please plan now to join us by filling out the enclosed registration form or call our office at (360) 225-1100, Comments from previous attendees DL. Youngerman ‘Argonne National Lab "Each one of these I attend, Fearn more.” Bill Bonner City of Calgary "Bxcellent course. I will strongly recommend it." Chris Ort City of Tacoma “Excellent instruction of topics.” WRRC's Certified Inspector Program We are currently taking registrations for the September CIP Course. Itis filling up quickly so be sure to call usto reserve your seat. The remaining course dates for 1997 programs in Vancouver, WA are: September 15 - 18 December 8-11 This course addresses the inspection and removal criteria for wire rope, ‘wire rope slings, synthetic web slings, chain slings and below-the-hook lifting devices. ANNOUNCEMENT ‘The offices of WRRC & CET have relocated to Woodland, WA. ‘Our new address is: 9428 Old Pacific Highway P.O. Box 1660 ‘Woodland, WA 98674 Bs. (360) 225-1100 Fax (360) 225-1122 Please notify your Contracts & Acets Payable Depts. so they can update their records. ‘Thank you. INDUSTRY NEWS ACRP ‘The Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals held their 3rd Annual National Assembly and Workshop May 29-31 at the Doubletree Suites in Philadelphia, PA. Highlights of the meeting included a tour of Williamsport Wire Rope Works, presentations by Slingmax on High Performance Synthetic Slings, Crane Block and Tear-Down Inspection by Johnson Blocks, and a trip to 1 & I Sling’s facility for fabrication of high performance synthetic roundslings, flat web and other sling type products. WORKSHOP Answer Key for Page 1 A= 20,000.45 _ Zparts offing ~ 4500 Tbs = 4,500 x 2.00 = 9,000 Ibs. C= 3/4" carbon steel shackle D= 4,500x 1.41 = 6,345 Ibs. E= 4500x141 = 6,345 Ibs. F= 4,500x 1.41 = 6,345 Ibs G= 20000x.45 _ 2 parts of line = 4500 Ibs. Bonus = Dead-end tension 4,500 + block load of 6,345 = 10,845 Ibs.