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ASME B30.4 Portal and Pedestal Cranes , 2010
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- COMMITTEE ROSTER
- B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION
- ASME B30.4-2010 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- PORTAL AND PEDESTAL CRANES
- Chapter 4-0 Scope, Definitions, and References [Go to Page]
- SECTION 4-0.1: SCOPE OF B30.4
- SECTION 4-0.2: DEFINITIONS [Go to Page]
- 4-0.2.1 Types of Cranes
- 4-0.2.2 General
- SECTION 4-0.3: REFERENCES
- Chapter 4-1 Erection, Characteristics, and Construction [Go to Page]
- SECTION 4-1.1: SITE PREPARATION AND ERECTION [Go to Page]
- 4-1.1.1 Crane Supports
- 4-1.1.2 General Erection Requirements
- 4-1.1.3 Preoperation Procedures
- SECTION 4-1.2: LOAD RATINGS AND STABILITY [Go to Page]
- 4-1.2.1 Load Ratings Where Stability Governs Lifting Performance
- 4-1.2.2 Load Ratings Where Structural Competence Governs Lifting Performance
- 4-1.2.3 Load Rating Chart
- 4-1.2.4 Backward Stability
- 4-1.2.5 Out-of-Service Stability
- 4-1.2.6 Altered or Modified Cranes
- SECTION 4-1.3: DOCUMENTATION [Go to Page]
- 4-1.3.1 Site Preparation and Crane Support Design Data
- 4-1.3.2 Erection Instructions
- 4-1.3.3 Operating Instructions, Limitations, and Precautions
- 4-1.3.4 Maintenance Requirements and Recommendations
- 4-1.3.5 Repair Recommendations
- 4-1.3.6 Design Characteristics Affecting Safety
- SECTION 4-1.4: HOISTING EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 4-1.4.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.4.2 Hoist Drums
- 4-1.4.3 Hoist Brakes
- 4-1.4.4 Hoist Sheaves
- 4-1.4.5 Hoist Ropes
- SECTION 4-1.5: LUFFING BOOM HOIST AND TROLLEY EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 4-1.5.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.5.2 Boom Hoist Drums
- 4-1.5.3 Boom Hoist Sheaves
- 4-1.5.4 Load Trolley Systems
- SECTION 4-1.6 SLEWING SWING MECHANISM [Go to Page]
- 4-1.6.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.6.2 Slewing Brakes and Locking Device
- SECTION 4-1.7 TRAVEL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 4-1.7.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.7.2 Travel Trucks
- 4-1.7.3 Travel Brakes
- SECTION 4-1.8: BRAKES, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 4-1.9: SWITCHES AND LIMITING DEVICES
- SECTION 4-1.10: BOOM AND JIB SUPPORT ROPES
- SECTION 4-1.11: REEVING ACCESSORIES
- SECTION 4-1.12: COUNTERWEIGHTS
- SECTION 4-1.13 CONTROLS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.13.1 Crane Function Controls
- 4-1.13.2 Power Plant Controls
- 4-1.13.3 Control Forces and Movements
- SECTION 4-1.14: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 4-1.14.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.14.2 Resistors
- SECTION 4-1.15 OPERATORŒS CABS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.15.1 Construction
- 4-1.15.2 Access
- 4-1.15.3 Tool Box
- 4-1.15.4 Fire Extinguisher
- 4-1.15.5 Signal Device
- SECTION 4-1.16: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.16.1 Footwalks and Ladders
- 4-1.16.2 Guards for Moving Parts
- 4-1.16.3 Lubrication Points
- 4-1.16.4 Exhaust Gases
- 4-1.16.5 Clutch Protection and Adjustment
- 4-1.16.6 Wind Velocity Device
- 4-1.16.7 Fuel Filler Pipes
- 4-1.16.8 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Pressures
- Chapter 4-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- SECTION 4-2.1: INSPECTION [Go to Page]
- 4-2.1.1 General
- 4-2.1.2 Inspection Classification
- 4-2.1.3 Frequent Inspection
- 4-2.1.4 Periodic Inspection
- 4-2.1.5 Cranes Not in Regular Use
- SECTION 4-2.2: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 4-2.2.1 Operational Tests
- 4-2.2.2 Rated Load Test
- 4-2.2.3 Test Records
- SECTION 4-2.3: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 4-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 4-2.3.2 Maintenance Procedure
- 4-2.3.3 Adjustments and Repairs
- 4-2.3.4 Welded Construction
- 4-2.3.5 Lubrication
- SECTION 4-2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 4-2.4.1 General
- 4-2.4.2 Inspection
- 4-2.4.3 Rope Replacement
- 4-2.4.4 Rope Maintenance
- Chapter 4-3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 4-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.1 Operators
- 4-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 4-3.1.3 Conduct of Operators
- SECTION 4-3.2: OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 4-3.2.1 Handling the Load
- 4-3.2.2 Personnel Lifting
- SECTION 4-3.3: SIGNALS
- 4-3.3.1 Standard Signals
- 4-3.3.2 Hand Signals
- 4-3.3.3 Special Signals
- 4-3.3.4 Instructions to the Operator
- SECTION 4-3.4: MISCELLANEOUS [Go to Page]
- 4-3.4.1 Rail Clamps
- 4-3.4.2 Operating Near Electric Power Lines
- 4-3.4.3 Cabs
- 4-3.4.4 Refueling
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- FIGURES [Go to Page]
- Fig. 4-0.2.1-1 Pedestal Crane With Luffing Boom
- Fig. 4-0.2.1-2 Portal Crane With Level Luffing Boom
- Fig. 4-0.2.1-3 Portal Crane With Luffing Boom
- Fig. 4-1.11.4-1 Dead Ending Rope in a Socket
- Fig. 4-2.4.2-1 Core Failure in 19 7 Rotation-Resistant Rope
- Fig. 4-3.3.2-1 Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Portal and Pedestal Cranes
- Fig. 4-3.4.2-1 Danger Zone for Cranes and Lifted Loads Operating Near Electrical Transmission Lines
- TABLE [Go to Page]
- Table 4-3.4.2-1 Required Clearance for Normal Voltage in Operation Near High Voltage Power Lines [Go to Page]