Assembling the Tower Crane

There are two kinds of cranes: tower & mobile. Early this week the assembly of the tower crane began. Interestingly, the construction of the new facilities will happen all around the tower crane, so it sits smack dab in the middle of the emerging new structure. Then, near completion of the structure, the tower crane will be dismantled and lifted piece by piece out of our new facilities. The tower crane is approximately 160 feet high and the extension arm is approximately 240 feet wide. Every day two crane operators run the crane in split shifts. There's no elevator to the crane cab, so the operators have to climb stairs to the top.

For a small gallery showing construction workers assembling the tower crane click the link below. Enjoy!

http://www.caguila.com/caguila/towercranelowres/index.html
All photos are copyright Christine Aguila 2009

Let Me Introduce Myself

Welcome! I'm Christine Aguila, an English professor at Truman College. When I'm not grading papers or doing prep work for class, I'm often taking photos of the construction taking place on the the south lot of the Truman College Campus. Yep! It's happening! The parking garage and new student services building is being built, and come Fall 2010 these new facilities will be complete and ready for access!

So, bookmark this blog--The Truman College Superstructure Chronicle-- for an up close look at this exciting event!