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Eiffel 101: 6 Things to Evaluate in a Sectional Barge

If you’re going to purchase a used sectional barge, you’ve made a great decision that will result in you saving some precious cash. Since sectional barges are built to be durable and strong and used again and again over the course of decades, buying used ...

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Should I Sell My Sectional Barges?

Sectional barges, also known as “truckable” barges, are barges that are both compact and easily transportable. They can be maneuvered into tight spots where other barges oftentimes cannot. Made up of sections or modules that can be attached and detached from each...

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What are the Piling Methods of Steel Pipe?

Steel pipe is a popular choice for pile driving thanks to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. When steel pipe is used as piling, it is driven into the ground using pile driving equipment, such as a vibratory hammer. Once securely in place in the gro...

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What are the components of a crane access trestle?

A crane access trestle is a type of framework used to support a crane over a body of water. This framework allows cranes to operate in areas that are hard to reach or environmentally sensitive, such as rivers, lakes and wetlands. Most commonly, c...

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How Do Temporary Bridges Keep Traffic Flowing?

There are many situations in bridge building where it’s not possible to close the existing route or provide a detour for the public while the bridge is under construction. This may be the case if the bridge is located on a dead-end road and is therefore the only ...

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How Do I Maintain Crane Mats?

Crane mats are made from one of two types of materials: heavy-duty wooden planks, which are known as timber crane mats, or a blend of High-Density Polyethylene, which are called composite crane mats. The best maintenance plan for your crane mats will depend on a ...

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Why Do I Need Timber Crane Mats?

Timber crane mats are platforms made of thick wooden planks placed underneath large equipment, such as cranes, to protect the earth from damage and to create a secure surface for the machinery to function. There are many reasons why using timber crane mat...

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Eiffel 101: Crane Access Trestles vs. Barges

Crane access trestles and barges serve overlapping functions, and you may find yourself in a position where you must choose between the two. What are the advantages of crane access trestles? What are the advantages of barges? And which one is right for your proje...

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12 Common Questions About Crane Access Trestles

Here are a few common questions about crane access trestle systems!

1. What is a crane access trestle?

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Are Crane Mats Used on Crane Access Trestles?

A crane access trestle is a temporary steel platform that can be constructed and taken down quickly, oftentimes by the same cranes and excavators that it later serves to support. Crane access trestles are used during bridge and marine construction projects and ca...

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