Spreader beams from Modulift have been used in the construction of a research facility at NASA’s Langley Research Centre in Hampton, Virginia, USA.
A 36.6 m (120 ft) vertical tunnel is at the core of the facility. This tunnel was lifted into place by PSC Crane & Rigging, using two of Modulift’s MOD50 spreader beams to create a four-point lift.
The 2,322.6 sq m facility will support human exploration and science missions returning from the Moon and Mars, as well as contribute to the exploration of Venus and Titan, Saturn’s moons. Along with its industry partners, NASA will use the research facility to study the flow of air travelling around aerospace vehicles.
“What we’re going to do with this facility is literally change the world,” said Clayton Turner, director of NASA Langley Research Centre. “The humble spirit of our researchers and this effort will allow us to reach for new heights, to reveal the unknown, for the betterment of humankind.”
In December 2024, HLPFI reported that Modulift spreader beams were used to lift a dry dock gate which dates back to World War II, in Brisbane.
