Dear dhengr,
you find here an extract from the API2C.
Type A: pedestal crane box boom type it can be with additional platform (for the operator cabin and machinery room)
type B: pedestal crane with extendable boom type(telescopic boom)
type C: lattice boom pedestal crane
type D: lattice boom...
First, thank you for your advice.
Actually, API 2C doesn’t mention the application and the advantages/ disadvantages of each crane type.
And as you said each supplier will provide a different type. So, it will be impossible to align vendors during the technical bid evaluation. For example:
I...
Do you know how to choose the type of crane listed in the API2C?
and is there any dedicated software for the calculation of crane loads and motors power?