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This information sets out some of the basic considerations taken into account bythe lifting design engineer.

Contents

1 Compliance

2 Basic principles 3 Examples 4 Anchor interactions 5 Conclusion 6 References

Compliance

Statements like those in AS3850, Because of the mode in which failure can occur,it may be necessary to test complete systems and not calculate values obtained from a group of components that make up the system. The mode of failure of an individual component does not necessarily reflect the mode of failure of the system.But the standard does not continue to further the understanding required regard

ing test methods, the components that should be deemed as part of the system, the various modes of failure, and the interpretation of test results for each failure mode. And further in AS3850, The strength limit state capacity shall be determined by a statistical analysis from the test results in accordance with Paragraph A4.5.and assuming the test data is taken from a statistically valid test method, the data is to be determined via statistical means to derive the Load resistance model, for the anchor. There are adequate load case coefficients availableto estimate sling angle load amplification, suction from the casting bed, and various dynamic transportation load estimates. Load resistance factors of safety,FOS, set out in the Australian Code would typically denote a FOS of 5.0 for re-usable lifting equipment and an FOS of 2.5 for a lifting anchors.

Fig 1: Load resistance elements of an anchor system in a wall panel

Fig 2: Lifting system model for a thin section wall panel

The rigging arrangements can influence the applied anchor load, where staticallyindeterminate systems are not necessarily a design consideration, but can be used in practice. The determination of the loads through the rigging system must be a consideration whilst calculating the load resistant model, refer to the examples shown in Figure 3.Basic principles


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Even though years of experience accounts for a good gauge for the appropriate lifting anchor to be used, it should not be left to the reinforcement fabricatorsand precast factory personnel to select the lifting anchor. The design engineershould specifically account for the applied loads expected during the lifting, transport and placement (or re-usability requirements) of the element. Flexure, casting bed suction, load direction (axial tensile, angular sling, transverse sheare also load considerations to be accounted for in the lifting design of the element. The anchor selection, together with additional reinforcement, and rigging arrangements is influenced by: - The dead weight of the element - The number of anchors in the element and the configuration of the anchor - Capacity of the anchor at the specific concrete compressive strengths at time of lift - The dynamicloads applied during lifting (suction to the casting bed, or crane dynamics) - The rigging configuration All of the above factors must be taken into consideration during the lifting design phase of the element. The weight of the element canbe determined by the calculated volume, and using the specific gravity (normalweight reinforced concrete is approximately 24 kN/m3). Establishing the liftinganchor positions will influence the rigging arrangements used and therefore thestatic analysis of the rigging should be determined. Particular rigging configurations may be more suitable for particular job sites or lifting in place considerations, and the lifting design should denote the assumptions accordingly. For example, the statically determined systems, shown in Figure 3, where the determination of the loads is not always possible.

Fig 3: Rigging configurations determining load sharing per anchor

Dynamic loads considered in lifting design are accounted for in two stages; suction to the casting bed on the initial lift and then the dynamic loads induced from crane vibration. These crane impact loads must be accounted for during transportation in the yard and on-site, and the coefficient increases from an overheadgantry crane through to a crane moving over rough terrain. Consideration for the entire transportation loads must be taken into account during the lifting design. Anchor capacity, or load resistance, should be considered for tensile loads(axial), sling angle (angular) and shear loads (transverse). Consideration of different load combinations may result in wide variations required from the lifting insert. The load directions during production, transport and placement shouldbe considered carefully. Depending on the planned load direction, either a different anchor may be included in the lifting design, alternatively, reinforcement

may be included to reduce the possibility of element flexure crack damage. The configuration (size, position and quantity) of this reinforcement should be supplemented to the element reinforcement design to ensure for adequate capacity of the lifting design. Lifting design is influenced by the steel / concrete interaction of the specific anchor selected. Different load cases are considered by thelifting design engineer, such as anchor susceptibility to edge distance, placement sensitivity, and anchor capacity at the specific concrete strength at time oflift. For example, a footed pin head style anchor maybe more susceptible to edge distance than a hairpin style anchor. Or a splayed anchor does not have the same tensile/axial capacity with the equivalent anchor length (effective embedmentis greater on a footed anchor than a splayed anchor of equivalent overall length, see figure 4).

Fig 4: These 2 anchors may have the same overall length, but very differentEffective Embedment Depths, hef

Fig 5: These 2 anchors have different concrete load interactions, where thefooted anchor is more susceptible to side blow-out in thin wall sections

Examples

Practical application must consider that the Load Resistance = Applied Load


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Table 1: Casting bed suction coefficients [3]

Table 2: Lifting equipment dynamic coefficients [3]

Table 3: Rigging equipment sling angle coefficients [3]

Applied load To determine the required anchor, the manufacturing plant handlingand the site handling should be considered separately. Example: A thin walled rectangular section, 6.0 m long, 3.0 m wide and 150 mm thick is being considered to be edge lifted from a horizontal steel bed using an overhead gantry crane, andthen lifted on-site using a tower crane. No panel rotation is being considered.

Panel Volume: V = w x h x d = 6.0 m x 3.0 m x 0.15 m = 2.7 m Weight: W = V x concrete specific gravity = 2.7 m x 24 kN/m = 64.8 kN

Calculated casting bed suction Suction area: A = w x h = 6.0 m x 3.0 m = 18 m Assuming 1.0 kN/m is applied for oiled steel formwork Suction force: S = A x 1.0 kN/m = 18 x 1.0 = 18 kN

Applied loads at element lifting (sling angle and lateral tension) F = W x Ksl x Ks x 0.5 = 64.8 x 1.16 x 1.2 x 0.5 = 45.1 kN

Anchor capacity for initial lift F/n = 23 kN per anchor during initial lift (n = 2 lifting anchors)

Transport loads in the yard and on-site Suction due to casting bed adhesion is not considered, as the calculation takes into account the lifting device dynamic coefficient. S = (W x Ksl x Kd) / n = (64.8 x 1.16 x 1.2) / 2 = 45.1 kN load resistance required per anchor

Anchor capacity for site lift F/n = 23 kN per anchor during site lifting (n = 2 lifting anchors) Reference to the load capacity tables provided by the anchor manufacturer is required to make an anchor selection for the specific concrete strengths at

the time of lifting. Hence the great of the two calculated anchor capacities required at the concrete strength of the initial lift is normally selected.

Anchor interactions

When selecting an anchor, consider the element formwork and the ease of placement and securing of the anchor prior and during the pouring of the concrete. For example, the some of the anchors shown in figures 4-6, can be placed into thin wall elements as the anchor chair maintains the position relative to the element thickness. As the orientation of the void determines the lift position of the lifting clutch, the wire chair can be secured against the element reinforcement tomaintain this orientation during the concrete pour and set. When an anchors loadresistance must consider load reduction factors, this would imply that the part

icular selected anchor will form a different failure crack zone. For example, the anchors depicted in figure 5, a footed anchor has the tendency to overload theconcrete cover in thin wall panels, hence is more susceptible to side blow-outfailure than a hairpin style anchor, depicted in figure 8.

Fig 6: Typical Tilt-up facelift systems thin wall panels or thin section elements required to be face lifted

Figure 7: Typical general element systems facelift anchors normally placed in general precast elements


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Figure 8: Typical edgelift systems used for the majority of wall panel edgelifting

Conclusion

Lifting design if done correctly will consider many aspects which should be considered through the transportation load cycle of the concrete element. The considerations should cover the lifting system model and load resistance model. Usingsuitably qualified and experienced engineers is certainly recommended as the consequences of getting the lifting design incorrect can be fatal. Efficiencies canbe gained from getting the lifting design correct, by optimizing the number ofanchors, correct reinforcement detail of the element, the correct selection of the anchor type and the minimizing the complexities of the rigging configurations.References

[1] Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). PCI design handbook. 6th edition Chicago (IL): Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute; 2004. [2] Australian Standards 3600 (AS). Concrete Structures (AS3600-2009), Sydney Australia, Standards Australia; 2009 [3] Australian Standards 3850 (AS). Tilt-up concrete construction (AS3850-2003), Sydney Australia, Standards Australia; 2003

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