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ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes , 2007
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- COMMITTEE ROSTER
- 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 5- 0 Scope, Definitions, and References [Go to Page]
- SECTION 5- 0.1: SCOPE OF B30.5
- SECTION 5- 0.2: DEFINITIONS [Go to Page]
- 5- 0.2.1 Types of Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
- 5- 0.2.2 General
- SECTION 5- 0.3: REFERENCES
- Chapter 5- 1 Construction and Characteristics [Go to Page]
- SECTION 5- 1.1: LOAD RATINGS [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.1.1 Load Ratings — Where Stability Governs Lifting Performance
- 5- 1.1.2 Load Ratings — Where Structural Competence Governs Lifting Performance
- 5- 1.1.3 Load Rating Chart
- SECTION 5- 1.2: STABILITY ( BACKWARD AND FORWARD) [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.2.1 Backward Stability
- 5- 1.2.2 General Conditions
- 5- 1.2.3 Minimum Backward Stability Conditions
- 5- 1.2.4 Limitations in Boom Length or Boom Angle
- SECTION 5- 1.3: BOOM HOIST, LOAD HOIST, AND TELESCOPING BOOM MECHANISMS [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.3.1 Boom Hoist Mechanism
- 5- 1.3.2 Load Hoist Mechanism
- 5- 1.3.3 Telescoping Boom
- SECTION 5- 1.4: SWING MECHANISM [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.4.1 Swing Control
- 5- 1.4.2 Swing Braking Means and Locking Device
- SECTION 5- 1.5: CRANE TRAVEL [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.5.1 Travel Controls
- 5- 1.5.2 Travel Mechanism
- 5- 1.5.3 Travel Brakes and Locks
- SECTION 5- 1.6: CONTROLS [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.6.1 General
- 5- 1.6.2 Control Forces and Movements
- 5- 1.6.3 Power Plant Controls
- 5- 1.6.4 Engine Clutch
- SECTION 5- 1.7: ROPES AND REEVING ACCESSORIES [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.7.1 Rope Design Factors
- 5- 1.7.2 Ropes
- 5- 1.7.3 Reeving Accessories
- 5- 1.7.4 Sheaves
- Fig. 14 Dead Ending Rope in a Socket
- 5- 1.7.5 Sheave Sizes
- 5- 1.7.6 Load Hook, Ball Assemblies, and Load Blocks
- SECTION 5- 1.8: CABS [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.8.1 Construction
- 5- 1.8.2 Platforms to Cab
- 5- 1.8.3 Access to Cab
- 5- 1.8.4 Cab Roof
- SECTION 5- 1.9: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 5- 1.9.1 Booms
- 5- 1.9.2 Exhaust Gases
- 5- 1.9.3 Outriggers
- 5- 1.9.4 Locomotive Crane Equipment
- 5- 1.9.5 Welded Construction
- 5- 1.9.6 Guards for Moving Parts
- 5- 1.9.7 Clutch and Brake Protection
- 5- 1.9.8 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Line Protection
- 5- 1.9.9 Operational Aids
- 5- 1.9.10 Lubricating Points
- 5- 1.9.11 Miscellaneous Equipment
- SECTION 5- 1.10: STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE
- SECTION 5- 1.11: CRANES USED FOR OTHER THAN LIFTING SERVICE
- Chapter 5- 2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- SECTION 5- 2.1: INSPECTION — GENERAL [Go to Page]
- 5- 2.1.1 Inspection Classification
- 5- 2.1.2 Frequent Inspection
- 5- 2.1.3 Periodic Inspection
- 5- 2.1.4 Cranes Not in Regular Use
- 5- 2.1.5 Inspection Records
- 5- 2.1.6 Operational Aids
- SECTION 5- 2.2: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 5- 2.2.1 Operational Tests
- 5- 2.2.2 Rated Load Test
- SECTION 5- 2.3: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 5- 2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 5- 2.3.2 Maintenance Procedure
- 5- 2.3.3 Adjustments and Repairs
- 5- 2.3.4 Lubrication
- SECTION 5- 2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 5- 2.4.1 General
- 7 Rotation- Resistant Rope ( Note the lengthening of lay and reduction of diameter) 5- 2.4.2 Inspection
- 5- 2.4.3 Rope Replacement
- 5- 2.4.4 Rope Maintenance
- Chapter 5- 3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 5- 3.1: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Go to Page]
- 5- 3.1.1 Operators
- 5- 3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 5- 3.1.3 Responsibilities
- SECTION 5- 3.2: OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 5- 3.2.1 Handling the Load
- 5- 3.2.2 Personnel Lifting
- SECTION 5- 3.3: SIGNALS [Go to Page]
- 5- 3.3.1 General
- 5- 3.3.2 Standard Signals
- 5- 3.3.3 Signalperson Qualifications
- 5- 3.3.4 Standard Hand Signals
- 5- 3.3.5 Standard Voice Signals
- 5- 3.3.6 Special Signals
- 5- 3.3.7 Audible Travel Signals
- 5- 3.3.8 Audible Emergency Signal
- SECTION 5- 3.4: MISCELLANEOUS [Go to Page]
- 5- 3.4.1 Rail Clamps
- 5- 3.4.2 Ballast or Counterweight
- 5- 3.4.3 Rerailing Locomotive Cranes
- 5- 3.4.4 Swinging Locomotive Cranes
- 5- 3.4.5 Operating Near Electric Power Lines
- 5- 3.4.6 Footing
- 5- 3.4.7 Cabs
- 5- 3.4.8 Refueling
- 5- 3.4.9 Fire Extinguishers
- FIGURES [Go to Page]
- 1 Commercial Truck-Mounted Crane —Telescoping Boom
- 2 Commercial Truck-Mounted Crane — Nontelescoping Boom
- 3 Crawler Crane
- 4 Crawler Crane — Telescoping Boom
- 5 Locomotive Crane
- 6 Wheel-Mounted Crane (Multiple Control Stations)
- 7 Wheel-Mounted Crane — Telescoping Boom (Multiple Control Stations)
- 8 Wheel-Mounted Crane (Single Control Station)
- 9 Wheel-Mounted Crane — Telescoping Boom (Single Control Station, Rotating)
- 10 Wheel-Mounted Crane — Telescoping Boom (Single Control Station, Fixed)
- 11 Work Areas
- 12 Telescopic Boom Crane Control Diagram (Suggested Mobile Telescopic Boom Crane Basic Operating Control Arrangement for New Cranes)
- 13 Nontelescopic Boom Crane Control Diagram (Suggested Mobile Nontelescopic Boom Crane Basic Operating Control Arrangement for New Cranes)
- 14 Dead Ending Rope in a Socket
- 15 Core Failure in 19 x 7 Rotation-Resistant Rope (Note the lengthening of lay and reduction of diameter)
- 16 Examples of Typical Unequal Outrigger Extension Positions
- 17 Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
- 18 Danger Zone for Cranes and Lifted Loads Operating Near Electrical Transmission Lines
- TABLES [Go to Page]
- 1 Crane Load Ratings
- 2 Required Clearance for Normal Voltage in Operation Near High-Voltage Power Lines and Operation in Transit With No Load and Boom or Mast Lowered
- ASME B30.5 INTERPRETATIONS [Go to Page]