+
Raimondi LR213 sets regional record at 322 m in Dubai
Real Estate

Raimondi LR213 sets regional record at 322 m in Dubai

Raimondi Middle East has deployed the highest climbed luffing jib crane in the region—a Raimondi LR213—now operating at 322 m on a 75-storey premium residential project in Dubai. 

Erected on an existing undercarriage with a 50-m jib and 3.3-tonne tip load, the crane’s deployment required meticulous planning due to site constraints, including structural limitations of a pre-existing foundation and a confined jobsite. 

“We utilised a 6x6 base and removed ballast blocks at each stage to stay within allowable load limits,” said Wael Hasan, GM, Raimondi Middle East. 

The crane replaced a previous tower crane after the structure had already reached 100 m, forcing Raimondi’s engineers to reverse typical foundation planning. The team also redesigned the load curve for operations above 300 m. 

Built with GR5S mast elements—including 100 segments of 2.95 m—and stabilised with 12 bracings, the LR213 faced complex collar positioning challenges that required iterative engineering. 

The crane will be dismantled soon, with the jib reduced to 50 metres and removed using a mobile crane. 

Raimondi Middle East has deployed the highest climbed luffing jib crane in the region—a Raimondi LR213—now operating at 322 m on a 75-storey premium residential project in Dubai. Erected on an existing undercarriage with a 50-m jib and 3.3-tonne tip load, the crane’s deployment required meticulous planning due to site constraints, including structural limitations of a pre-existing foundation and a confined jobsite. “We utilised a 6x6 base and removed ballast blocks at each stage to stay within allowable load limits,” said Wael Hasan, GM, Raimondi Middle East. The crane replaced a previous tower crane after the structure had already reached 100 m, forcing Raimondi’s engineers to reverse typical foundation planning. The team also redesigned the load curve for operations above 300 m. Built with GR5S mast elements—including 100 segments of 2.95 m—and stabilised with 12 bracings, the LR213 faced complex collar positioning challenges that required iterative engineering. The crane will be dismantled soon, with the jib reduced to 50 metres and removed using a mobile crane. 

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Railway Board Chief Reviews Key Bihar Rail Projects

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, Satish Kumar, conducted a window trailing inspection of the Rajendranagar Terminal–Rajendrapul–Karpurigram–Bapudham Motihari railway section on Thursday. The inspection focused on safety protocols, monsoon preparedness, signal visibility, track maintenance, ballast conditions, overhead traction, track alignment, and fittings. He was accompanied by General Manager Chhatrasal Singh and senior railway officials.Satish Kumar began the visit by reviewing the under-construction terminal platforms at Harding Park near Patna Junction. Th..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Railways Must Tap Lightweight Freight for Growth: FICCI-PwC

Consumer durables, FMCG products, electronics, e-commerce goods, automobiles, paper products, and pharmaceuticals continue to be transported primarily by road, and Indian Railways (IR) must recalibrate its operations and pricing strategies to actively target these fast-growing freight categories, according to a report by FICCI and PwC.The report, "Unlocking Growth: Railway Freight Portfolio Diversification in India", points out that coal, cement, and iron and steel account for nearly 70 per cent of the total freight volume moved by rail, indicating a heavy reliance on a limited set of commodit..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

PM Modi Unveils Rs 120 Billion Projects in Bihar, Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for a series of developmental initiatives totalling over Rs 120 billion.The projects include Rs 72 billion in Bihar and Rs 50 billion in West Bengal, with a focus on boosting connectivity, infrastructure, employment, rural livelihoods and digital growth. The Prime Minister will also address public gatherings in Motihari (Bihar) and Durgapur (West Bengal).In Bihar, PM Modi will launch initiatives across sectors including railways, roads, information technology, fisheries and rura..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?