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[Cusester]

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Just noticed that the fellow on the right end is holding an empty whisky bottle.

 

[BillSU]

With the help of the yellow cane they offloaded a gray something the size of a counterweight and now it will help to make the trailers length shorter I believe - loading two axles onto the back of the trailer or not - I've seen this before but do not remember it exactly.

 

[BillSU]

Just noticed that the fellow on the right end is holding an empty whisky bottle.

Sure looks like one!

 

[TexanMark]

They are putting the girder where the counterweights are stored along the Irving inner fence

Make sure they padlock the fence, don't want anyone to steal it

 

[BillSU]

The 3 Main Types of Trailers: Flatbed, Stepdeck & Double Drop

Knowing the main types of trailers and their specifications will help shippers choose the right one to transport their freight. Although there are more than 14 types of trailers, specially designed to meet different custom shipping demands, we’ll focus on the 3 most common types of truckloads: Flatbed trailer, Step Deck trailer, and Double Drop Deck trailer.

FLATBED TRAILER
The flatbed trailer is a type of open deck equipment with no sides and no roof, mainly used for transporting industrial commodities. The flatbed trailer is very versatile, making them a common asset for carriers. It is a basic form trailer, with no sides or roof, providing quick and easy loading and unloading. Common uses include heavy loads that are not perishable, delicate or vulnerable to precipitation – since there is no cover to protect the freight.
Examples of Typical Cargo:

• Construction equipment
• Machinery
• Tubing
• Lumber
• Scaffolding
• Steel products

Flatbed Trailer Dimensions:

• Capacity: Max. Freight Weight 48,000 lbs
• Length of 48 feet
• Width 8.5 feet (102″)
• Height 8.5 feet (102″)

STEP DECK TRAILER
Step Deck trailer, or Drop Deck trailer, is an open type of trailer with two deck levels: upper deck and lower deck that drops down after clearing the tractor unit. Generally, step deck trailers can haul taller loads than Flatbed trailers and often have ramps for unloading. They also tend to be safer for forklift pickup, due to the fact that they are closer to the ground.
Examples of Typical Cargo:

• Tractors
• Machinery
• Heavy freight that is over 9 feet tall

Step Deck Trailer Dimensions:
Capacity: Max. Freight Weight 48.000 lbs.

Lower Deck	Max. Dims.	Upper Deck	Max. Dims.
Length	37 feet	Length	11 feet
Width	8.5 feet (102″)	Width	8.5 feet (102″)
Height	10 feet (120″)	Height	8.5 feet (102″)

DOUBLE DROP DECK TRAILER
Double Drop Deck is a longer piece of a trailer, called a “well”, in the middle that dips below trailer axles. The well ranges from 25 to 29 feet, making it ideal for taller, shorter freight. Double Drop Deck trailers usually have 2 or more axles, and a “Flip axle”, which can flip up and lay on the deck or flip-down and create extra axle for balancing weight. Double Drop trailers are used for oversized freight that is taller than 10 feet.
Examples of typical cargo:

• Construction equipment
• Forklifts
• Cars
• Trucks
• Tanks

Double Drop Deck Trailer Dimensions:
Capacity: Max. Freight Weight 45.000 lbs.

Well	Max. Dims.	Front Deck	Max. Dims.	Rear Deck	Max. Dims.
Length	29 feet	Length	10 feet	Length	9 feet
Width	8.5 feet (102″)	Width	8.5 feet (102″)	Width	8.5 feet (102″)
Height	11.5 feet (138″)	Height	8.5 feet (102″)	Height	10 feet (120″)

I think we are looking at a dbl drop trailer.

 

[BillSU]

With this type of trailer delivering a girder of two different lengths of spirals it usually takes some time to get the trailer ready after unloading to return to Montreal. Today seems like they may have a problem of some sort?

 

[BillSU]

Seems I remember they can un-attach the trailers main bed from the rear axles and make the whole trailer shorter? I would have to have a better explanation than the three types of flatbeds or have a zoom on the LC to understand it better.

 

[Madsoph44]

I think the “long steel bendy piece “ is some sort of jig, or measuring device which tells them exactly where to put the collars on the spirals. The collars have to be in a location so the spirals hang at the perfect angle to install. I’m just an amateur “craniack” so if anyone has any more info that would be great. It’s the one step I don’t really understand.

 

[BillSU]

Right now it looks like, from my vantage point, the bed is unattached from the axles

 

[BillSU]

I think the “long steel bendy piece “ is some sort of jig, or measuring device which tells them exactly where to put the collars on the spirals. The collars have to be in a location so the spirals hang at the perfect angle to install. I’m just an amateur “craniack” so if anyone has any more info that would be great. It’s the one step I don’t really understand.

From tomcat:
This is one of those bendy steel things they appear to use to supplement the normal steel cables to hold the crown truss in place securely. It is somewhat rigid but bendable. Somewhere between a steel bar and a cable. I believe it provides more support than a normal cable.

It appears it was necessary to loosen the last girder attached on the west side to provide enough room to get the diagonal spiral into place. Looks like they are tightening it again now that the diagonal spiral is in place.
First time i have noticed that happening. It was not necessary on the west side for a similar operation to attach the diagonal spiral added today.
Hope that helps 44.

 

[Shenexon]

Need 15, 11 to go...

Cool...we already gained one!!

 

[AZOrange]

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How the is this even possible?

 

[AZOrange]

Waiting for the new yellow crane with the latticed tip to move its boob and shrink to almost nothing so Walt can maneuver. Tech in crane building.

Is boob a technical industry term?

 

[BillSU]

Trailer is reattached with help from the yellow crane. Doesn't look much shorter but part of the back is up. Now they do the tractor re- couple.

 

[BillSU]

Is boob a technical industry term?

AZ I misspelled boom.

 

[BillSU]

Just noticed that the tractor has two axles that act as part of the trailer behind the tractors drive wheels thus increasing the length of the trailer for various long loads. And, I bet they detach those axles and put them on the bed for the trip back - tricky trucks. Must be that trucks that big can only be a certain length by law w/o a police escort. Yep, ready to couple and get outta here. Going to have an escort. the police car has been waiting a long time.

 

[BillSU]

Wonder if Skylar has offloaded the other girder yet - looks like his boom is over the top of the trailer can't see due to the bldgs. being in the way.

 

[BillSU]

Now the other flatbed is going to have to do almost the same thing only this tractor has no additional axles so the adjustment time should be shorter. (Unless he left and I missed him).

 

[Shenexon]

Now the other flatbed is going to have to do almost the same thing only this tractor has no additional axles so the adjustment time should be shorter. (Unless he left and I missed him).

The red truck was unloaded by skylar, then it pulled down and backed in across from Walt's yard...dunno where it is or if it's waiting for the yellow crane to finish with the other truck...

 

[Shenexon]

They're also getting Walt's weight tray loaded up...maybe a girder tomorrow?

 

[BillSU]

Alert for tomorrow Craniacs. The yellow crane is filling the tray with counterweights for Walt. looks like we may have enough spirals after all. The counterweights mean that Walt is going to be doing some heavy lifting both spirals but especially girders.

 

[gocusecaz]

I think the cranes are getting ready to knuckle down. Supposed to be windy tomorrow with gusts in the thirty's and forty's.

 

[BillSU]

They're also getting Walt's weight tray loaded up...maybe a girder tomorrow?

Didn't mean to dupe you.

 

[BillSU]

I think the cranes are getting ready to knuckle down. Supposed to be windy tomorrow with gusts in the thirty's and forty's.

If that's the case they will have to and there will not be any work on the crown truss.

 

[Shenexon]

Didn't mean to dup you.

Not at all...sadly, it may be that Walt is just getting ready to knuckle down...