Canada France Hhawaii Telescope Structure

Overview

Dynamic Structures was responsible for dismantling the Canada France Hawaii Telescope, which had been manufactured in La Rochelle , France , and ship it to Hawaii for reassembly within an already constructed enclosure.

For more information on CFHT see http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/

Challenge

We needed to erect the telescope components by lifting them through the enclosure shutter opening, a task that required massive mobile equipment, and this equipment was not available anywhere in Hawaii . Even if it were available, it would have been impossible to negotiate the road to the summit.

Solution

We designed special erection equipment to handle the large telescope components up the freight elevator and on the observation floor. We used an overhead crane, specifically designed with the ability to manipulate components to a high degree of dimensional accuracy, for the final precision assembly onto the telescope pier.

Outcome

Our attention to detail, coupled with the development of a comprehensive erection plan and the use of our unique erection aids, allowed this project to be on time and within budget.

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