Free standing overhead crane support system
Free standing overhead crane support system
(OP)
Working on a project where the existing building is constructed of light steel frame members and wood exterior panels. The client wants to install an overhead crane system (~38 ft long; 15ton capacity) within the existing building.
The building clearance is limited. Thinking about bracing the each new bridge support column with a truss/batter system. Any other suggestions to complete the frame stability?
The building clearance is limited. Thinking about bracing the each new bridge support column with a truss/batter system. Any other suggestions to complete the frame stability?






RE: Free standing overhead crane support system
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Free standing overhead crane support system
RE: Free standing overhead crane support system
The light framing members are actually tapered truss column and clear span beam assemblies (similar to a pre-engineered building).
RE: Free standing overhead crane support system
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Free standing overhead crane support system
Check out AISC design guide, I forgot the DG No., but its title should be something like "industry building design".
Also, www.AISE.org publication No. 13 is of great help.
RE: Free standing overhead crane support system