Load Charts Webinar, Nuclear Station Audit, SC&RA Rigging Jobs of the Year, Bertha! and More...

Photo: SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year winner ($2 million+), Mammoet designed, built, and executed the extraction of Bertha, the world's largest tunnel boring machine, from under Seattle. Bertha stopped functioning 1,000 feet into a planned 9,000 foot path. A 120-foot deep access pit had to be constructed to extract the cutter head so the repairs on the machine could be made. In the end, Mammoet designed and executed a lift of Bertha's bearing block which is more that 400 Tons. Bertha is now fully operational.

Dear Friend,

Can you believe that summer is almost here?! It doesn't even seem possible. Make sure to start your summer off right with two upcoming events (one digital and one in person).

Got Load Chart Problems? We've Got Answers!

Mobile Crane Load Chart Fundamentals Webinar - May 31

ITI Assistant Technical Director Joe Kuzar will provide all webinar attendees the basic foundational knowledge needed to properly utilize a mobile crane load chart.

Learning objectives include:

Terminology commonly used concerning load charts
Components of load charts
The process of determining load chart rated capacities

Be sure to attend the live webinar so you can participate in the Q & A session at the end of the session. REGISTER TODAY!

Crane & Rigging Expo

"Likely the most exciting crane and rigging event in history," was mentioned when discussing the upcoming Crane & Rigging Expo, June 23-24 in Memphis, TN. Don't miss out on this very unique opportunity to see LOTS of Barnhart Crane & Rigging Equipment in action. READ MORE.

Questions about either event? Respond directly to this email or call 800.727.6355 extension 1, to speak with a Training Solutions Expert today!

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SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year Winners

From http://www.scranet.org

The Rigging Job of the Year competition salutes projects that demonstrate how SC&RA members successfully meet professional challenges encountered in rigging. The focus of each of the winners is on ingenuity, hard work, and obviously safety. This years' four winners include:

- Over $2 million: Mammoet, Alaska Way Viaduct Project (Bertha, the world's largest tunnel-boring machine).

- $750,000 to $2 million: Barnhart, 400,000 lbs package into an elevated wall opening.

- $150,000 to $750,000: Able Rigging Contractors, Inc., dismantled and lowered a Potain Mr415 electric tower crane from the roof of the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

- Under $150,000 Barnhart, removed a motor gear box and compressor for maintenance in a single shift.

Learn more about SC&RA here.

Improving the Sling Angle

By Mike Parnell

We often learn from our surroundings. By taking a page from other folk's playbooks, we can start to appreciate new solutions to old problems. READ MORE.

Case Study: Nuclear Station Audit

Who: ITI Field Services

What: Load Handling Practices Audit

Where: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York, USA

Why: To Improve

How: READ MORE...

Watch Previous ITI Webinars

Did you know that there are more than three years' worth of ITI Showcase Webinars freely available for you to watch anytime? Really, it's true I wouldn't joke about this. ITI has been holding open webinars (ie FREE) every month since 2012. So slowly step away from the Netflix and visit the ITI Showcase Webinar Archive today! TO THE ARCHIVE!

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