Concrete
How to Set Up a Boom Pump So Reach, Outriggers, and Pipeline Don’t Steal the Pour Window
Jobsite layout, cribbing, and boom cleaning practices for truck-mounted boom pumps—distinct from line-pump selection guides. […]
outriggers
Cranes & Lifting
How to Brief a Mobile Crane and Rigging Crew So the Lift Plan Survives the First Pick
Ground conditions, radius reality, tag lines, and communication that keep the first pick inside the written lift plan—not a stop-work surprise. […]
Cranes & Lifting
How to Size Outrigger Pads from Ground Bearing Pressure (Without Guessing “3× the Float”)
Size outrigger pads from max reaction divided by allowable ground bearing pressure—why float multipliers fail on soft soil, and when cribbing or mats must add area. […]
Cranes & Lifting
How to Lay Out Crane Mats for Crawler Walks, Outrigger Paths, and Temporary Access Roads
Mat layout, overlap, and bearing paths that turn lift-plan GBP numbers into crawler walks, outrigger pads, and access roads that protect soft ground—without guessing panel patterns. […]
Cranes & Lifting
INTERVIEW: Bigfoot Outrigger Pads
E&C’s interview with Bigfoot Outrigger Pads, an American family business and only major manufacturer of both custom composite and wooden outrigger pads. E&C: Tell us about Bigfoot Outrigger Pads. BF: The company was started by […]