If I didn’t know nothin bout it, a few videos and a TV show on the subject might be a good place to start. As for text book about what I think your OP is asking, I would be surprised if you found one. It’s a mix of understanding structures and structure types, some rigging, and an understanding of available transport equipment. Otherwise, try a text on structural dynamics.
NS4U...that's highly specialized and highly variable so I doubt you'll find a single textbook to cover what you want. I would suggest a handbook on rigging and various transport books and articles.
Check the major logistics companies like Landstar or Logistics Group International.
With the brash assumption that you are in the US, each state has different weight limits and oversize limits for the vehicles and cargo overhang. Some require escorts, some require prior clearance checks and almost all require permits for heavy or oversize hauling.
As for pavement design.... that needs to be checked for heavy equipment or heavy hauling if the route is over anything other than a major interstate highway. I've analyzed pavements for some extremely heavy loads (space shuttle, missiles, construction equipment, etc) and the potential damage and subsidence can be significant.
Ron:
From now on I’ll send you an instant message before I post, so you can see what you are going to say, just before you say it. It’ll save you some typing. We’ve got to quit repeating each others thoughts. Alternatively, if we could both post during even numbered hours in our own time zones we wouldn’t be over-typing each other. Thanks for the ‘great minds’ thought, at least on this end and at this age, I’ve been getting a little worried.
Ron:
Talking about space shuttle pavement, I did a prelim. design on an assembled shuttle transporter and helped with the proposal prep. with one of the aerospace contractors, back in the day. We did not get that contract. But, I did design and build the railcars that transport the solid fuel rocket sections btwn. Utah and the Cape. Those railcars will easily be converted to general heavy duty service (or HWAH, high, wide and heavy service), with the removal of the cradles which supported the rocket cylinders.
dhengr....cool project! Too bad we don't get those routinely. They are always interesting and challenging.
My task was to analyze the pavement section for the transporter from the vehicle assembly building to the launch pad, where it went over a vault/culvert structure.
A few years ago I analyzed the pavement for an emergency missile haul route. The missile carrier had a bezillion axles and enough tires to keep Goodyear in business awhile. A superimposed loading nightmare!
Every move/lift that you describe is a one-off, open your mind, nothing excluded from your consideration. You start with an impossible task and must make it possible and you can be unorthodox. Such work should go to specialty movers, they have experience and, most important, knowledge of available equipment.
I guess I'm just restating the posts of a couple old grey hairs, but the emphasis is justified.
Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
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