Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 14: Lifting, moving and jacking

Author: Jim Tod

Date published

1 August 2017

Price

Free

Back to Previous

Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 14: Lifting, moving and jacking

Tag
Author
Jim Tod
Date published
1 August 2017
Price

Free

The Structural Engineer
Author

Jim Tod

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 8, 2017, Page(s) 26-32

Date published

1 August 2017

Author

Jim Tod

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 8, 2017, Page(s) 26-32

Price

Free

This article provides a brief introduction to some of the construction techniques of lifting, moving and jacking that may be needed to build more challenging permanent works.

Synopsis

The Temporary Works Toolkit is a series of articles aimed primarily at assisting the permanent works designer with temporary works issues. Buildability – sometimes referred to now as 'construction method engineering' – is not a new concept and one always recognised as vital to the realisation of one’s ideas; it ought to be at the forefront of an engineer's mind.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
26-32
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Temporary Works Toolkit Technical Issue 8

Related Resources & Events

The Structural Engineer
<h4>Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 6: Backpropping of flat slabs – design issues and worked examples</h4>

Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 6: Backpropping of flat slabs – design issues and worked examples

This article discusses some of the design issues and preconceptions related to backpropping, and gives worked examples.

Date – 3 January 2017
Author – Peter Pallett
Price – Free
The Structural Engineer
<h4>Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 11: Precast concrete bridge beam construction</h4>

Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 11: Precast concrete bridge beam construction

This article considers temporary works, in particular the use of temporary supports, to precast concrete bridge beams during deck construction.

Date – 2 May 2017
Author – Chris Bennion
Price – Free
The Structural Engineer
<h4>Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 13: The importance of understanding construction methodology</h4>

Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 13: The importance of understanding construction methodology

This article presents a list of general, high-level considerations that relate to construction methodology and optimisation of temporary/permanent works, with a number of examples provided.

Date – 3 July 2017
Author – Damian McBride
Price – Free