@KootK...Runway bottom is connected to crane bracket via bolts. This creates continuity at bottom flange... Increasing the depth of crane beam is not a viable option. Already deflection of crane beam is restricted to a minimum(L/1000) so as to reduce end rotations. However, even a small end...
Thanx jrbaus. Appreciate the comments. Design of crane beam is to AISC and I have checked fatigue stress considerations as per code.
My specific concern is the continuity of rails over simply supported runways and the resulting induced continuity. This is applicable not only to welded rails but...
Thankyou jrbause for the comments. I have decided to stiffen the crane beam to limit the crane beam deflection so as to minimize the end rotation of crane beam. Hope this will reduce the induced continuity . The crane in question is 50MT capacity and usage of 50 cycles/day. Any further...
Rail clips are not an option in this case. In case of welded rails to topflange, can I proceed with non-welded rail joints at ends of each crane beams ?
I have simple supported crane beams over which sqaure rails need to be welded. Welding rail over the top flange will induce continuity on other wise simple supported beams. How to take care of this induced continuity ? or is it ok to provide rail joints at each ends of the crane beam ? any...
