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How cranes are erected
Posted by Becky Stern |
Sep 14, 2009 11:00 AM
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He helped build the "Green Neon" buildings in San Diego* using one of the self-erecting cranes.
He said it was the scariest, but most exciting job he's had. I don't know if they do it anymore (safety reasons), but he'd be sitting in the cab, at the top, while it would add more layers.
The whole process is a crazy feat of engineering.
*If you've ever seen the skyline at night, you know exactly which buildings I'm talking about.
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