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    This document outlines the procedure for calculating track bearing pressures for crane and piling rig platforms, which is an essential part of the design process. It notes that track pressures calculated using this method are typically higher than a simple calculation based on total weight divided by track area. The method involves calculating theoretical pressures based on component weights and moments, then transforming the non-uniform pressures into equivalent uniform pressures for use in platform design according to the BRE methodology. An example calculation is provided to demonstrate the multi-step process.

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    This document outlines the procedure for calculating track bearing pressures for crane and piling rig platforms, which is an essential part of the design process. It notes that track pressures calculated using this method are typically higher than a simple calculation based on total weight divided by track area. The method involves calculating theoretical pressures based on component weights and moments, then transforming the non-uniform pressures into equivalent uniform pressures for use in platform design according to the BRE methodology. An example calculation is provided to demonstrate the multi-step process.

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    This document outlines the procedure for calculating track bearing pressures for crane and piling rig platforms, which is an essential part of the design process. It notes that track pressures calculated using this method are typically higher than a simple calculation based on total weight divided by track area. The method involves calculating theoretical pressures based on component weights and moments, then transforming the non-uniform pressures into equivalent uniform pressures for use in platform design according to the BRE methodology. An example calculation is provided to demonstrate the multi-step process.

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    THIS IS A COMMENT

    CALCULATION OF TRACK BEARING PRESSURES FOR PLATFORM DESIGN


    This document sets out the basic procedure for calculating the track bearing pressures for a crane or piling rig for use in the working platform design process set out in the BRE Report BR470, Working Platforms for Tracked Plant: good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms. It should be noted that the track bearing pressures calculated by the appropriate method for use in the BRE design method are commonly much higher than given by a simple calculation of the total rig weight divided by the total track area. The calculation of the track bearing pressures in an appropriate manner consistent with the BRE design method is a fundamental requirement of its use, and the use of bearing pressures calculated by any other means could potentially lead to an unsafe working platform design. All of the figures below are general examples. Platform designs must be based on the actual rig loadings supplied by the piling contractor and the FPS can take no responsibility for any use made of the example information shown.

    BEARING PRESSURE DESIGN PROCESS 1. Introduction The calculation of the bearing pressures under the tracks of a piling rig or crane requires a number of stages. The first stage is to calculate the theoretical bearing pressure. Using the weights of the various components, for example the undercarriage, main body, counterweight, mast etc. and the eccentricity of the component from the centre of rotation, the overturning moment can be calculated. This needs to be done for the range of operations that will be carried out, e.g. standing, travelling, handling, penetrating, extracting, with all possible jib or mast orientations considered. Then, by applying the calculated overturning moments to the section provided by the track geometry, the theoretical bearing pressures can be calculated. This process has to be carried out for all types of envisaged operations and orientations of the rig or crane mast relative to the direction of the tracks.

    2. Calculation of theoretical bearing pressures The factors that need to be considered are broadly: Weight and dimensions of rig / crane components, e.g. mast assembly, base machine Moment arm to centre line of rotation Forces due to line pull, crowd forces Use of stabilising mast foot or outriggers, if any

    a) b) c) d)

    For convenience, the information required and the basic calculation of the moments generated by the various rig components or forces involved, can be set out as in the following example.

    FEDERATION OF PILING SPECIALISTS CALCULATION OF TRACK BEARING PRESSURES FOR PLATFORM DESIGN

    Schedule of Rig Components Rig Manufacturer: Digger Cranes Rig Type: DC 007 Operation Mode: CFA Completed by: ABC 01/01/05 Checked by: DEF MAIN COMPONENTS ITEM Weight (kg) Moment Moment (kN.m) Arm(m) Mast assembly 5,600 2.74 150 UPPER WORKS Base machine 21,700 -0.55 -117 LOWER WORKS Auger 5,000 3.41 167 SUSPENDED Rotary head 2,150 3.41 72 EQUIPMENT 4,000 -2.45 -96 COUNTERWEIGHT Counterweight

    Information is also required to define the geometry of the tracks and any bearing pads that can be lowered to improve stability. Track ground bearing length (m) Track pad width (m) Distance between centrelines of tracks Front foot pad bearing area (sqm) Front foot pad maximum load (kN) Front foot pad moment arm (m) Rear foot pad bearing area (sqm) Rear foot pad maximum load (kN) Rear foot pad moment arm (m) 3.814 0.700 3.300 1.500 450 2.74 0 0 0

    Dimensions: Shape Moment (kNm) Dimensions: Shape Moment (kNm)

    1.2m x 1.25m Rectangular 1,233 None None

    Finally, the forces or loading that may be applied to the rig or crane need to be defined, reflecting a range of operating conditions to be considered. Load Maximum extraction force Maximum Line pull Maximum penetration force Maximum auxiliary force Force (kN) 392 10 29 10 Moment Arm(m) 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 Moment (kN.m) 1,568 40 116 40

    These factors need to be considered for the various modes of operation, e.g. travelling, lifting, drilling, extracting casing etc. The BRE process considers the various loading conditions under two class headings. CASE 1 LOADING These loading conditions may apply when the rig or crane operator is unlikely to be able to aid recovery from an imminent platform failure. Operations in which this type of loading condition applies could include: Standing Travelling Handling (in crane mode, e.g. lifting a precast concrete pile into the leader, handling casings and reinforcement cages)

    FEDERATION OF PILING SPECIALISTS CALCULATION OF TRACK BEARING PRESSURES FOR PLATFORM DESIGN

    CASE 2 LOADING These loading conditions may apply when the rig or crane operator can control the load safely, for example by releasing the line load, or by reducing power, to aid recovery from an imminent platform failure. Operations in which this type of loading condition applies could include: Installing casing Drilling Extracting an auger Extracting casing Rig travelling or slewing with a fixed mast which has a foot or fixed load (e.g. pile held in the leader) close to the platform surface. Also, as the rig / crane may be able to operate with the direction of its mast ranging between parallel and perpendicular to the axis of the tracks, all possible orientations must be considered. The process of calculating the theoretical pressure under the tracks should follow the basic principles set out in EN 791:1996 Drill rigs safety and EN 996:1996 Piling equipment safety requirements. The net moment due to the various weights and forces involved is applied to the area of the tracks in order to calculate the maximum and minimum pressures on each of the tracks. These pressure distributions may be either rectangular, triangular or trapezoidal, and not necessarily the same pressure will be present under each track. It may be found that for some loading conditions, the loaded length for each track may be smaller than the full track length that could be in contact with the ground.

    3. Calculation of design bearing pressures The calculated non-uniform theoretical loading can be transformed into equivalent uniform loading using the method described by Meyerhof (1953).

    W
    Lg
    P2

    Le

    WLe
    >>>
    P1 Q

    Total track load W Eccentricity of load centroid Le

    = (P1 + P2).Lg/2 = Lg.(P1 + 2.P2)/(3.(P1 + P2))

    Equivalent uniform bearing pressure for use in design Q = W/(2.Le) Equivalent track bearing length for use in design L = 2.Le

    FEDERATION OF PILING SPECIALISTS CALCULATION OF TRACK BEARING PRESSURES FOR PLATFORM DESIGN

    4. Example Calculation The following example shows how a design process may be set out, to calculate how the applied loading produces a range of equivalent bearing lengths and pressures, for use in the BRE design method. This process needs to be carried out for each activity envisaged, and the critical combinations found to give the required minimum platform thickness.

    It should be noted that this method assumes that the pressures beneath the mast foot and tracks are equalised due to redistribution and the validity of this should be checked for each individual case. 5. Typical Operational conditions
    STANDING / TRAVELLING

    DRILLING

    ROTARY TABLE

    ROTARY TABLE

    MAST

    MAST

    PULLDOWN FORCE

    PULLDOWN FORCE

    AUGER

    MAST RAMS

    AUGER

    MAST RAMS

    BASE MACHINE

    BASE MACHINE

    COUNTER WEIGHT

    COUNTER WEIGHT

    FOOT PAD CYLINDER TOTAL WEIGHT ON TRACKS IS :BASE MACHINE + COUNTERWEIGHT + MAST ASSEMBLY + ROTARY TABLE + AUGER

    FOOT PAD CYLINDER TOTAL WEIGHT ON TRACKS IS :BASE MACHINE + COUNTERWEIGHT + MAST ASSEMBLY - FOOTPAD CYLINDER FORCE - PULLDOWN FORCE

    FEDERATION OF PILING SPECIALISTS CALCULATION OF TRACK BEARING PRESSURES FOR PLATFORM DESIGN

    EXTRACTING

    ROTARY TABLE

    MAST

    PULLDOWN FORCE

    AUGER

    MAST RAMS

    BASE MACHINE

    COUNTER WEIGHT

    FOOT PAD CYLINDER TOTAL WEIGHT ON TRACKS IS :BASE MACHINE + COUNTERWEIGHT + MAST ASSEMBLY - FOOTPAD CYLINDER FORCE + EXTRACTION FORCE

    This guidance has been produced by the Federation of Piling Specialists It is not intended to be used as a design method. Platforms should be designed according to the actual rig loadings supplied by the piling contractor. If expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Although every effort has been made to check the accuracy and validity of the above guidance, neither the authors nor the Federation of Piling Specialists accept any responsibility for mis-statements contained herein or misunderstandings arising herefrom.

    September 2005

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