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ASME B30.4 - 2015: Portal and Pedestal Cranes, 2015
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- ASME B30 COMMITTEE ROSTER
- 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 4-0 Scope, Definitions, Personnel Competence, 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: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
- SECTION 4-0.4: 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 Factors Other Than Stability Govern 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 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: LIFTING MAGNETS
- SECTION 4-1.10: OPERATIONAL AIDS
- SECTION 4-1.11: BOOM AND JIB SUPPORT ROPES
- SECTION 4-1.12: REEVING ACCESSORIES
- SECTION 4-1.13: COUNTERWEIGHTS
- SECTION 4-1.14 CONTROLS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.14.1 Crane Function Controls
- 4-1.14.2 Power Plant Controls
- 4-1.14.3 Control Forces and Movements
- SECTION 4-1.15: TRANSLATIONS OF SAFETY-RELATED INFORMATION AND CONTROL DESIGNATIONS
- SECTION 4-1.16: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 4-1.16.1 General Requirements
- 4-1.16.2 Resistors
- SECTION 4-1.17 OPERATORŒS CABS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.17.1 Construction
- 4-1.17.2 Access
- 4-1.17.3 Toolbox
- 4-1.17.4 Fire Extinguisher
- 4-1.17.5 Signal Device
- SECTION 4-1.18: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 4-1.18.1 Footwalks and Ladders
- 4-1.18.2 Guards for Moving Parts
- 4-1.18.3 Lubrication Points
- 4-1.18.4 Exhaust Gases
- 4-1.18.5 Clutch Protection and Adjustment
- 4-1.18.6 Wind Velocity Device
- 4-1.18.7 Fuel Filler Pipes
- 4-1.18.8 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: OPERATIONAL AIDS
- SECTION 4-2.3: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 4-2.3.1 Operational Tests
- 4-2.3.2 Rated Load Test
- 4-2.3.3 Test Records
- SECTION 4-2.4: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 4-2.4.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 4-2.4.2 Maintenance Procedure
- 4-2.4.3 Adjustments and Repairs
- 4-2.4.4 Welded Construction
- 4-2.4.5 Lubrication
- SECTION 4-2.5: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 4-2.5.1 General
- 4-2.5.2 Inspection
- 4-2.5.3 Rope Replacement
- 4-2.5.4 Rope Maintenance
- Chapter 4-3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 4-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.1 Operators
- 4-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 4-3.1.3 Responsibilities [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.3.1 Responsibilities of the Crane Owner and Crane User. [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.3.1.1
- 4-3.1.3.1.2
- 4-3.1.3.2 Responsibilities of Site Supervisor and Lift Director. [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.3.2.1
- 4-3.1.3.2.2
- 4-3.1.3.3 Responsibilities of Crane Operators. [Go to Page]
- 4-3.1.3.3.1
- 4-3.1.3.4 RiggerŒs Responsibilities.
- 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 General
- 4-3.3.2 Standard Signals
- 4-3.3.3 Signalperson Qualifications
- 4-3.3.4 Standard Hand Signals
- 4-3.3.5 Standard Voice Signals
- 4-3.3.6 Special Signals
- 4-3.3.7 Audible Travel Signals
- 4-3.3.8 Audible Emergency Signal
- 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
- Figures
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- 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. 4-1.12-1 Wedge Sockets
- Fig. 4-2.5.2-1 Core Failure in 19 � 7 Rotation-Resistant Rope
- Fig. 4-3.3.4-1 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]