Get FinancingPotain MDT 319 & MRH 175 Cranes Work On DUO Towers In Paris
Building skyscrapers is a massive undertaking. To complete the DUO Towers project in Paris, VINCI Construction France division Bateg chose a topless Potain MDT 319 and an MRH 175 to get the work done. When complete, the asymmetrical and unaligned 590- and 400-foot (180- and 122-meter) towers, developed by Ivanhoé Cambridge and designed by Atelier Jean Nouvel, will be among the tallest structures in Paris and will reshape the skyline of the 13th arrondissement. Bateg says it chose the Potain cranes for their quality and flexibility along with the support from Manitowoc Lift Solutions and Crane Care.
About The Project
The Manitowoc Lift Solutions and Crane Care teams installed the telescoping MDT 319 tower crane in the stairwell of the smaller tower on frames that were moved multiple times throughout the operation. The crane was configured so it could rest inside the empty column rather than a building base as it constructs the skyscrapers around it. The MRH 175 was installed on the 590-ft tower to finalize structural work and install the metal structure at the top of the tower. Once completed, the towers will offer a total of 1.15 million square feet (106,968 square meters) of floor space with 1.04 million sq ft (97,386 sq m) dedicated to office space. The remainder of the building will be shops, a hotel, and a panoramic restaurant and bar. The DUO towers are one part of the redevelopment of the 13th district that has been ongoing for the last 20 years.
About The Cranes
The MDT 319 has a 13.2-ton (12-metric-ton) max load, a 230-ft (70-m) jib, and a 3.5-t (3.2-mt) max tip load. The MRH 175 has a 180-ft max jib, an 11-t (10-mt) max load, and a 1.65-t (1.5-mt) tip load. The MDT CCS Topless concept allows complex multi-crane installations. Operators also benefit from shortened assembly times, as well as quick transport and maintenance. The MRH has a high-performance luffing jib designed for working in confined areas; its hydraulic system precludes the use of a luffing wire rope installation.
Source: Manitowoc