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The constrained site in which the LR11000 (“Walt”) is deployed.


Photo credits: Except where noted, all photos, Patricia Glenn for Wire Rope Exchange. All renderings, Syracuse University Campus Framework (www.campusframework.syr.edu)


Numerous efforts to Improve accessibility are also incorporated into the plan, to be completed by 2020. A second phase of work will include new and


renovated concessions and restrooms, and bring the addition of air conditioning. Indeed, the facility is not air conditioned at present. Te new roof structure requires erecting a crown-truss


over and around the current perimeter of the roof. It’s a 7.7-acre site around a building that is 570 feet long, 497 feet wide and at its peak stands 165 feet above the playing surface, and well over 100 feet above exterior ground level. In order to handle the lifting requirements of the


project in the confined space, Buckner Heavylift Cranes supplied not one but two of their massive cranes. Te first to arrive on site, the LR11000, boasting a 217-foot main boom, and a luffing jib 295 feet long. Heavy lift and rigging planner Jim Jatho from Buckner told syracuse.com and the Post-Standard that “putting a crane of this size in a space so small is almost unheard of.” He added that there are 13 of these cranes operating in the U.S., and Buckner owns 12


of them. According to Buckner, the crane has a capacity of 1100 tons. Suffice to say that this produced a dramatic addition to the campus skyline for returning students. Soon after, an Instagram account appeared dubbing the LR11000 “Walt the Crane”, and calling it the #1 attraction at Syracuse University, and of course adding the hashtag #TeamWalt. As of this writing the account has over 3600 followers, so Walt appears to be getting a warm welcome from Syracuse students and the surrounding community. Tat was followed by the arrival of what was quickly


named “Son of Walt”. Not quite opposite the LR11000 on the site, Buckner erected a slightly smaller Liebherr LR1750/2 capable of lifting 825 U.S. tons, to handle additional lifting work on-site beyond the reach of the LR11000. Te cranes are expected to be onsite until January.


You can see work in progress by visiting the Syracuse University athletics website. Go to www.cuse.com/ feature/dome and scroll down to view the livestream as well as other photos and videos. y


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