CONSTRUCTION OF BATCHING PLANTS

METRO MANILA SUBWAY PROJECT

LIFTING PLAN
BATCHING PLANT EQUIPMENT

Document Reference No. Rev. Rev. date Status

GCSI-LP-001 0 Jul 2021

Prepared Reviewed and Checked Approved

Name

Job Title Lifting Supervisor Construction Engineer Plants & Maintenance Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 3
2. Purpose 3
3. General Note 3
4. Responsibility 4
5. Methodology 4
6. Lifting of Cement Silos 5
7. Lifting of Water Silos 9
8. Lifting of Conveyor 9
9. Lifting of Chiller 11
10. Load Charts 12

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1. INTRODUCTION
This provides information and plan on the lifting and erection of Concrete Batching Plant
Equipment at Metro Manila Subway Project.

2. PURPOSE
This plan is to make sure that all personnel involved in the lifting, erection, and installation
of Concrete Batching Plant Equipment activity understand and familiar to do the work safely
and quality as per specification and requirement.

3. GENERAL NOTE
3.1 Inspection
As per the requirement, inspection shall be carried out under supervision of
Project Manager and the record maintained and kept.
3.2 Safety
3.2.1 A Pre-Task Briefing shall be conducted prior to the start of work to assign
responsibility. HSE officer and Lifting Supervisor shall be present during the
lifting activities.
3.2.2 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) must be carried out for all crane lifts and all other
tasks that have potential risk to personnel and equipment.
3.2.3 Pre-lift study before any lifting activity.
3.2.4 Ensure all equipment and tools required for the installation is i.e. level
blocks, hammer, spanners, slings, etc.
3.2.5 Tag lines must be used to control lift
3.2.6 Ground conditions must be ready before activities.
3.2.7 Barricades and warnings signs shall be installed around lifting area of
cement silo.
3.2.8 Lifting equipment should be inspected and certified by third-party.
3.2.9 Mobile cranes and other machinery including the operators shall be
certified by third-party.
3.3 Lifting
All conditions in the procedure shall be followed. Checking of lifting equipment
shall be carried out prior to commencement of lifting works.
3.4 Assembly and erection
Assembly and erection of cement silo shall be in accordance relevant drawings and
plans.

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4. RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 Project Manager
Responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of lifting and
erection works.
4.2 Construction Engineer
Responsible for field erection work implementation and maintaining acceptable
quality and safety standard.
4.3 Lifting Supervisor
Responsible for the actual performance of the lifting and erection crew and
examine the actual progress of work to ensure that it fit the drawing specifications
and standards.
4.4 Riggerman/Slingman
Responsible for ensuring that bow shackles and slings are installed at right
position. Directs the movement of load with the aid of slings during lifting.
4.5 HSE Officer
Responsible for ensuring that all safety precautions are installed, relevant permits
are available, and pre-task briefings have been conducted. Weather conditions
monitored and checked.
4.6 Crane Operator
Responsible for operating the crane to lift and move the silos to its prescribed
location.
4.7 Banksman/Flagman
Responsible for signaling the crane operator during lifting. Directs traffic and
personnel movement near the lifting area.

5. METHODOLOGY
5.1 The lifting activities shall start once the concerned crews have attended the tool
box talks and pre-task briefing and understands their duties and responsibilities
and all relevant permits approved and available.
5.2 All equipment and tools to be used during the lifting shall be inspected and all
required documentations i.e. certificates and license available.

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 5.3 Lifting of Cement Silos
i. The drawing below shows the layout of the silos with respect to the plant

ii. The cement silos shall be shifted one by one from the temporary storage near
to the location where it shall be erected. A 50T crane and a trailer (long bed)
shall be utilized for these activities.
iii. The 50T crane shall be positioned beside cement silo temporary storage area.
Banksman # 1 shall guide the crane while positioning itself until the outrigger
are fully extended and securely planted on the ground.
iv. The trailer then positions itself near the crane guided by Banksman # 2.
v. The area shall be barricaded and signs posted to prevent access from
unauthorized personnel prior to any lifting.
vi. A cement silo shall be lifted using 2 shackles connected the eyebolts on the
side of the silo. One shackle near the top and one near the cone of the cement
silo.
vii. Sling shall be connected to the shackles. Riggerman # 1 shall guide the cement
silos while the Banksman # 1 signals the operator during lifting and loading to
waiting trailer bed.
viii. The Lifting Supervisor shall ensure loads, shackles and slings secured and
proper procedure followed during lifting.
ix. The cement silo shall be secured with slings and stopper onto the trailer bed by
Riggerman # 1 prior to removal of shackles. Shackles shall be removed by
Riggerman # 1.
x. The trailer shall move and positions near the foundation where it will be
erected. The trailer shall be guided by Banksman # 1.

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 xi. Meantime, 110T crane shall be positioned in the area in front on the
foundation where the cement silo # 2 shall be erected. The crane operator shall
be guided by Banksman # 2 until the outriggers are fully extended and securely
planted on the ground.
xii. The 50T crane used in 5.3 shall then position in between the trailer and 110T
crane. It shall be guided by Banksman # 1 until the outriggers are fully extended
and securely planted on the ground.
xiii. The positioning of cranes and trailer shall be supervised by Lifting Supervisor.
xiv. The area shall be barricaded and signs posted to prevent access from
unauthorized personnel prior to any lifting.
xv. The cement silo shall be secured on the leg by 50T crane using sling. The top
portion of cement silo shall be secured by 2 shackles at the eyebolts by 110T
crane. The shackles shall be secured by Riggerman # 1 and # 2. A sling shall be
connected into the shackles.
xvi. The slings that secured the silo into the trailer bed shall be removed by
Riggerman # 1 and # 2.
xvii. The cement silo shall be lifted slowly by 2 cranes guided by Banksman # 1 for
50T crane and Banksman # 2 for 110T crane. Riggerman # 2 shall ensure the
silo will remain stationary on its axis during lifting. These personnel shall
receive instruction from Lifting Supervisor.

Lifting the silo parallel to ground level.

xviii. Once the silo is on air the trailer can move back to the temporary area for the
next silo to be lifted. The trailer shall be guided by Banksman # 3.
xix. The silo shall be slowly tilted by lowering 50T crane while 110T crane holds it
position.

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 Tilting the silo and keep it vertical to ground level.

xx. The 50T crane then lower down the load until only 110T crane carries that
cement silo and load in vertical position. The 110T crane shall lift the cement
silo more if needed to ensure vertical position is achieved. Banksman # 2 shall
guide 110T crane during this process.

Releasing the hooks of the assistant crane. The silo will be totally lifted by the main crane.

xxi. The silo shall be lowered to the ground while Riggerman # 1 remove the
shackles connected to lower portion of the cement silo. A manlift guided by
Banksman # 1 shall be used when necessary if the shackle is too high to be
removed.
xxii. The cement silo shall then be moved by 110T crane lateral with moderate
lifting to the waiting foundation. The crane operator shall be guided by
Banksman # 2 while Riggerman # 2 ensures the cement silo remain vertical.

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 Moving the silo to the desired location by the main crane.

xxiii. Once the cement silo is on top of the foundation, it shall be lowered slowly
until the silo legs are centered on the steel plates in the foundation. Banksman
# 2 shall guide the operator during this process with the supervision of Lifting
Supervisor.
xxiv. The silo legs shall be welded by competent welder while the silo is being held
by 110T crane (main crane).
xxv. A man basket held by 50T crane guided by Banksman # 1 shall be used to
remove the shackles on top of the silo release the crane shackles. Riggerman #
1 shall remove the shackles and slings.
xxvi. The rest of the silos shall follow the procedure 5.3.i to 5.3.xxv.
For this lifting job:

Approximate weight of steel silo 18 Tons (Max)

Crane Type and Capacity Crane Boom (m) Lifting Radius (m)
Crane 1 (main): 110 TONS 31.9 10
Crane 2 (support/tilt): 50 TONS 25.5 7

Crane 1 SWL: 27.5 TONS

Crane 2 SWL: 17.1 TONS
A. 110 Ton Crane on tandem Lift:
a. Load Share = 9 Ton
b. SWL = 27.5 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 32.7%
B. 110 Ton Crane for vertical lift:
a. Load Share – Full Weight = 18 Ton
b. SWL = 27.5 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 65.4%
C. 50 Ton Crane for vertical lift:
a. Load Share = 9 Ton
b. SWL = 17.1 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 52.0%

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 5.4 Lifting of Water Silos
i. The lifting water silos shall follow the procedure stated in 5.3 Lifting of Cement
Silos

Approximate weight of water silos 18 Tons (Max)

Crane Type and Capacity Crane Boom (m) Lifting Radius (m)
Crane 1 (main): 100 TONS 31.9 10
Crane 2 (support/tilt): 50 TONS 25.5 7

Crane 1 SWL: 27.5 TON

Crane 2 SWL: 17.1 TON

5.5 Lifting of Conveyor

i. Assemble 3 sections of conveyor belt on flat ground closed to the position
support structure of conveyor belt.
ii. Position 50T Crane at the front of conveyor belt. Position 100T Crane at the
foot of conveyor belt.
iii. Shift conveyor belt 3 meters onto the alignment of the conveyor belt support.
iv. Sling the conveyor belts and ready for lift into position.
v. Attached the support of conveyor belt.
vi. Lift the conveyor belt to an angle of 30° (The support will be released gradually
upon lifting).

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 vii. Once the conveyor belt is tilted to the required angle, the 2 cranes will position
the conveyor belt to positions of the conveyor supports.

viii. The foot of the support shall be welded in position.

Approximate weight of conveyor 12 Tons

Crane Type and Capacity Crane Boom (m) Lifting Radius (m)
Crane 1: 100 TONS 31.9 7
Crane 2: 50 TONS 25.5 5

Crane 1 SWL: 27.5 TON

Crane 2 SWL: 17.1 TON

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 A. 100 Ton crane for Tandem lift:
a. Load Share = 6 Ton
b. SWL = 27.5 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 21.0%
B. 50 Ton crane for Tandem lift:
a. Load Share = 6 Ton
b. SWL = 17.1 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 35.0%

5.6 Lifting of Water Chillers

i. The lifting and installation of chiller is a simple lift using single crane 100 ton
capacity. The chiller will be positioned on the dedicated steel structure.

Approximate weight of Water Chiller 12 Tons

Crane Type and Capacity Crane Boom (m) Lifting Radius (m)
50 TONS 31.9 7

Crane SWL: 27.5 TON

A. 50 ton crane for Vertical lift:
a. Load = 12 Ton
b. SWL = 17.1 Ton
c. Load Capacity Factor = 44.0%

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6. LOAD CHART

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7. ATTACHMENTS:
7.1 Third-party certificates of mobile cranes
7.2 Third-party certificates of mobile crane operators and riggers
7.3 Third-party certificates of lifting tackles
7.4 Third-party certificates of fitness report of silos

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