Description

Classification of mechanisms for all types of cranes based on severity of intended use, loads and load combinations, calculation of stresses, stresses in components and the selection and verification of proprietary items. Appendices give classifications normally associated with different types of cranes, assessment of torque and determination of fatigue reference stresses.

Cross References:
BS 436
BS 545
BS 721
BS 970
BS 1134
BS 2573:Part 1
BS 2903
BS 3017
BS 3037
BS 3579
BS 3692
BS 5512:Part 1
ISO 2408
ISO 4301
ISO 4308
ISO 4309

Replaced by BS EN 13001-1:2004, BS EN 13001-2:2004, DD CEN/TS 13001-3.1:2004 and DD CEN/TS 13001-3-2:2004 but remains current until part 3-3 of the series is published.

Incorporates the following:
AMD 3952 published 30 September 1982
AMD 5013 published 31 July 1986