Design standards for Crane
Design standards for Crane
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Hi!
I've to modify an existing over head crane made of 2 girders. I'd like to know what standard do apply to this situation. I'm from Canada, and some canadian or international standards would be perfect!
Thanks!
I've to modify an existing over head crane made of 2 girders. I'd like to know what standard do apply to this situation. I'm from Canada, and some canadian or international standards would be perfect!
Thanks!






RE: Design standards for Crane
Dik
RE: Design standards for Crane
The crane runway beams is another matter which should fall into normal steel design specifications (AISC if you're south of the river) with the applicable fatigue requirements, etc.
RE: Design standards for Crane
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RE: Design standards for Crane
Depending on your jurisdiction's requirements, the CMAA70 spec is quite likely applicable. Can you contact the crane manufacturer to find out what standard was used for the crane's design & fabrication?
Cheers,
CanuckMiner
RE: Design standards for Crane
I've just checked CSA B167, but seems it threats only the maintenance and inspection of cranes.
Does CMAA-70 give the combinaisons, safety criteria en deflexions required to design the girder and trolleys. The existing hoist will be kept. Unfortunately, I cant contact the manufacturer because he does'nt exist anymore.
RE: Design standards for Crane
As I said, CSA B167-1964 covers design. You may have to call CSA to get a copy as I don't see it listed on their webstore. We have an old, tattered hard copy here at the office that is probably older than I am.
In my industry (underground mining), the OHSA and mine regulations refers to B167-1964; however, mine inspectors have accepted CMAA standards (#70 for multi-girder top running cranes and #74 for single girder cranes). Check with your local jurisdiction to see what is required/acceptable.
Yes, CMAA #70 does give the load combinations and deflections, etc. It is a very good design document and is most likely what you are looking for.
Cheers,
CanuckMiner
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RE: Design standards for Crane
I've heard the Whiting handbook mentioned many times over the years but never had a copy myself. Having just glanced over it I can see that it has some interesting information.
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-Mike
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Have heard that there is a Fourth Edition from the 1970's and perhaps? a Fifth Edition.
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RE: Design standards for Crane
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA