International Tower Cranes 2011 12 May 2011: Tim Watson Cpa Technical Consultant

International Tower Cranes 2011 12th May 2011 EN 14439 Update Tim Watson CPA Technical Consultant

Latest Advances in Tower Crane Standards and Design

Old and New Standards ■ Old National Standards ► DIN

15018 ► NF E 52-081 ► FEM 1.001

■ EN 14439:2006 + A2:2009 ► One

standard across Europe ► Adopted by these manufacturers amongst others

What's New in EN14439 ■ Improved Safety in Service ► ► ►

Compulsory anemometer Anti-collision and zoning devices Improved cab visibility

■ Improved Operator Comfort ►

Requirements for cab heating and control station layout

■ Improved Safety for Erection and Maintenance Personnel ► ► ►

Reduction of crushing hazards Improved access Specifications for climbing systems

■ Increased Requirements for Out-of-service Wind

Out-of-service Wind

European Storm Wind Map

CPA TIN 027

Effects of Different Standards A typical top slew tower crane on a rail going chassis Standard

FEM 1.001

DIN 15018

EN14439 FEM 1.005 C25

EN14439 FEM 1.005 D25

Max. Height under Hook

50.2 metre

46.9 metre

46.9 metre

41.9 metre

Base Ballast

80.2 tonne

114 tonne

96 tonne

102 tonne

Out-of-service Wind Accidents

Common Requirements for Access Walkways – EN 13586 Toprail

Minimal Gaps

Midrail

Minimum Width

Toe board

Common Requirements for Access Ladders

Zoning Systems

Anemometer

Requirements for Operator’s Cabs

Climbing Frame Design

Benefits of EN 14439 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

One Standard across Europe Improved access for the operator Improved access for maintenance Improved operator comfort Improved requirements for climbing frames ■ All adds up to improved safety for tower cranes

Thank You