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