Phoenix | Derby | 240' | 21 Floors - Page 16

combusean · #**301** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 1:56 AM**

In case you two missed it, which seems to be very obviously the case, that was me dropping the hint that you both need to knock it off.

CrestedSaguaro · #**302** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 4:55 PM**

Crane is going up today

gymratmanaz · #**303** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 11:42 PM**

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqo...ew?usp=sharing

Here is a pic of the new crane

Code5 · #**304** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 11:44 PM**

This was just a drive by, so the pictures are subpar. Not my normal. But BEHOLD!

Code5 · #**305** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 11:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by gymratmanaz

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqo...ew?usp=sharing

Here is a pic of the new crane

Dang it xD nice picture!

RichTempe · #**306** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 11:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Code5

Dang it xD nice picture!

So does this make 2 luffing cranes up in the Valley? One in Tempe for 999 Playa del Norte and now The Derby?

Edifice · #**307** Posted **Jun 3, 2020, 11:51 PM**

You can see it now in the Phoenixvis.net cam now. The view is getting pretty crowded!

CrestedSaguaro · #**308** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 12:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by RichTempe

So does this make 2 luffing cranes up in the Valley? One in Tempe for 999 Playa del Norte and now The Derby?

Is the one at 999 a luffing? I saw it the other day and it looks like it's just a steeply angled tower crane. Does the jib move up and down?

BA744PHX · #**309** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 12:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Edifice

You can see it now in the Phoenixvis.net cam now. The view is getting pretty crowded!

is that link correct? Not coming up on my end

Thanks

CrestedSaguaro · #**310** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by BA744PHX

is that link correct? Not coming up on my end

Thanks

https://www.phoenixvis.net/site.aspx?site=came1

combusean · #**311** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

https://www.phoenixvis.net/site.aspx?site=came1

That's why I couldn't see it. I was looking for the jib, not the mast. Thanks!

Man, biffing two posts in a day. Jebus I'm getting old...Patriots Square-protesting me would be embarrassed.

BA744PHX · #**312** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 1:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

https://www.phoenixvis.net/site.aspx?site=came1

Awesome!!!! Thanks

combusean · #**313** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 1:38 AM**

As an aside, I love the hulking mass to the east Link is that will grow only larger with Link Phase 2. (can someone go over and check on them please?)

It's like 7th St got its very own Viad Tower.

RichTempe · #**314** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 3:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by CrestedSaguaro

Is the one at 999 a luffing? I saw it the other day and it looks like it's just a steeply angled tower crane. Does the jib move up and down?

I'll double check the next time I go by, but I'm fairly certain it's a luffing crane with the jib moving up and down. I think it's because of the close proximity to the SRP power lines that they couldn't use a regular tower crane.

CrestedSaguaro · #**315** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 3:43 PM**

Crane is getting there. I'll swing by this afternoon and hopefully have a completed crane to get a pic of.

Also, I talked onsite with the Hensel Phelps project manager onsite this morning and the reason for the delays in the crane was because the crane actually shipped from the Middle East! There were lots of shipping problems due to COVID-19. There must be a short supply of luffing cranes to have come all the way from the Middle East!

gymratmanaz · #**316** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 4:05 PM**

Due to Phoenix, there must be a crane shortage. We have them all!

LOL

CrestedSaguaro · #**317** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 5:11 PM**

...oh I forgot too mention, there is a plan for a construction cam to go up on the crane. I will find post the link as soon as it's active

biggus diggus · #**318** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 5:14 PM**

Amazing that Mat was successful in getting them to use that crane. I just wonder if the developer finally agreed to sit down and discuss it with him or if it was required by the city or whomever makes those stipulations.

BA744PHX · #**319** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 5:36 PM**

I don't know anything about cranes, whats so special about this? Curious mind here

CrestedSaguaro · #**320** Posted **Jun 4, 2020, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by BA744PHX

I don't know anything about cranes, whats so special about this? Curious mind here

It's a luffing crane. Most tower cranes are hammerheads which have a fixed jib. Luffing crane have jibs that can move up and down.

Edit: Here's a good video animation of one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QLtA5p_sYM