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ASME B30.3 - 2016: Tower Cranes, 2016
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- ASME B30 COMMITTEE ROSTER
- B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION [Go to Page]
- SECTION I: SCOPE
- SECTION II: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS
- SECTION III: PURPOSE
- SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES
- SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE
- SECTION VI: REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- SECTION VII: USE OF MEASUREMENT UNITS
- SECTION VIII: REQUESTS FOR REVISION
- SECTION IX: REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION
- SECTION X: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
- SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Chapter 3-0 Scope, Definitions, References, and Personnel Competence [Go to Page]
- SECTION 3-0.1: SCOPE OF B30.3
- SECTION 3-0.2: DEFINITIONS [Go to Page]
- 3-0.2.1 Types of Cranes [Go to Page]
- 3-0.2.1.1 By Type of Application
- 3-0.2.1.2 By Method of Load Positioning
- 3-0.2.1.3 By Support Arrangement
- 3-0.2.1.4 By Ability to Travel
- 3-0.2.2 General
- SECTION 3-0.3: REFERENCES
- SECTION 3-0.4: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
- Chapter 3-1 Erection, Climbing and Dismantling, Characteristics, and Construction [Go to Page]
- SECTION 3-1.1: DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE [Go to Page]
- 3-1.1.1 Verification of Strength and Stability
- 3-1.1.2 Where Stability Governs Lifting Performance
- 3-1.1.3 Where Structural Competence Governs Lifting Performance
- 3-1.1.4 Out-of-Service Stability Requirements for Rail-Mounted Cranes
- 3-1.1.5 Design Wind Velocity
- SECTION 3-1.2: SITE PLANNING
- SECTION 3-1.3: CRANE BASE SUPPORTS
- SECTION 3-1.4: GENERAL ERECTION AND DISMANTLING REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 3-1.5: FREESTANDING CRANES
- SECTION 3-1.6: CLIMBING CRANES [Go to Page]
- 3-1.6.1 Top Climbing Cranes
- 3-1.6.2 Internal Climbing Cranes
- SECTION 3-1.7: PREOPERATION TESTS
- SECTION 3-1.8: ALTERED OR MODIFIED CRANES
- SECTION 3-1.9: DOCUMENTATION [Go to Page]
- 3-1.9.1 Informational Literature
- 3-1.9.2 Load Rating Chart
- SECTION 3-1.10: LOAD HOIST AND LUFFING BOOM HOIST MECHANISMS [Go to Page]
- 3-1.10.1 General Requirements
- 3-1.10.2 Hoist Drums
- 3-1.10.3 Brakes
- 3-1.10.4 Sheaves
- 3-1.10.5 Running Ropes
- SECTION 3-1.11: HOOKS
- SECTION 3-1.12: SLEWING SWING MECHANISM [Go to Page]
- 3-1.12.1 General Requirements
- 3-1.12.2 Slewing Brakes
- SECTION 3-1.13: TRAVEL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 3-1.13.1 General Requirements
- 3-1.13.2 Travel Bogies
- 3-1.13.3 Travel Brakes
- SECTION 3-1.14: CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- SECTION 3-1.15: TROLLEYS LOAD
- SECTION 3-1.16: BRAKES
- SECTION 3-1.17: OPERATOR AIDS
- SECTION 3-1.18: PENDANTS, STAY ROPES, AND GUYS
- SECTION 3-1.19: REEVING ACCESSORIES
- SECTION 3-1.20: COUNTERWEIGHT AND BALLAST BLOCKS
- SECTION 3-1.21: CONTROLS [Go to Page]
- 3-1.21.1 Crane Function Controls
- 3-1.21.2 Main Power Supply System Controls
- 3-1.21.3 Control Forces and Movements
- SECTION 3-1.22: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 3-1.22.1 General Requirements
- 3-1.22.2 Resistors
- SECTION 3-1.23: OPERATORŒS CABS [Go to Page]
- 3-1.23.1 Construction
- 3-1.23.2 Access
- 3-1.23.3 Tool Box
- 3-1.23.4 Fire Extinguisher
- 3-1.23.5 Signal Device
- SECTION 3-1.24: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 3-1.24.1 Footwalks and Ladders
- 3-1.24.2 Guards for Moving Parts
- 3-1.24.3 Lubrication Points
- 3-1.24.4 Exhaust Gases
- 3-1.24.5 Welded Construction
- 3-1.24.6 Clutch Protection and Adjustment
- 3-1.24.7 Wind Velocity Device
- 3-1.24.8 Fuel Filler Pipes
- 3-1.24.9 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Pressures
- Chapter 3-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- SECTION 3-2.1: INSPECTION [Go to Page]
- 3-2.1.1 General
- 3-2.1.2 Inspection Classification
- 3-2.1.3 Frequent Inspection
- 3-2.1.4 Periodic Inspection
- 3-2.1.5 Major Inspection
- SECTION 3-2.2: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 3-2.2.1 Operational Tests
- 3-2.2.2 Operational Test Procedures for Crane Limit Devices
- SECTION 3-2.3: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 3-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 3-2.3.2 Maintenance, Adjustments and Repair Procedures
- SECTION 3-2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 3-2.4.1 General
- 3-2.4.2 Inspection
- 3-2.4.3 Rope Replacement
- 3-2.4.4 Rope Maintenance
- Chapter 3-3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 3-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 3-3.1.1 Operators
- 3-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 3-3.1.3 Conduct of Operators
- 3-3.1.4 Responsibilities [Go to Page]
- 3-3.1.4.1 Responsibilities of the Owner and User. [Go to Page]
- 3-3.1.4.1.1 OwnerŒs Responsibilities.
- 3-3.1.4.1.2 UserŒs Responsibilities.
- 3-3.1.4.2 Responsibilities of Site Supervisor and Lift Director. [Go to Page]
- 3-3.1.4.2.1 Site SupervisorŒs Responsibilities.
- 3-3.1.4.2.2 Lift DirectorŒs Responsibilities.
- 3-3.1.4.3 Responsibilities of the Operator. [Go to Page]
- 3-3.1.4.3.1 OperatorŒs Responsibilities.
- SECTION 3-3.2: OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 3-3.2.1 Handling the Load
- 3-3.2.2 Personnel Lifting
- SECTION 3-3.3: SIGNALS [Go to Page]
- 3-3.3.1 General
- 3-3.3.2 Standard Signals
- 3-3.3.3 Signal Person Qualifications
- 3-3.3.4 Standard Hand Signals
- 3-3.3.5 Standard Voice Signals
- 3-3.3.6 Special Signals
- 3-3.3.7 Audible Emergency Signal
- SECTION 3-3.4: MISCELLANEOUS [Go to Page]
- 3-3.4.1 Rail Clamps
- 3-3.4.2 Ballast or Counterweight
- 3-3.4.3 Operating Near Electric Power Lines
- 3-3.4.4 Cabs
- 3-3.4.5 Refueling
- 3-3.4.6 Fire Extinguishers
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Fig. 3-0.2.1.2-1 Hammerhead Tower Crane — Fixed-Base, Freestanding Crane
- Fig. 3-0.2.1.2-2 Guyed Tower Crane
- Fig. 3-0.2.1.2-3 Luffing Boom Tower Crane — Fixed-Base, Freestanding Crane
- Fig. 3-0.2.1.3-1 Braced Crane
- Fig. 3-0.2.1.3-2 Internal Climbing Crane
- Fig. 3-2.4.2-1 Core Failure in Rotation-Resistant Rope [Go to Page]