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ASME B30.8 - 2015: Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks, 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 8-0 Scope, Definitions, Personnel Competence, Translations, and References [Go to Page]
- SECTION 8-0.1: SCOPE OF ASME B30.8
- SECTION 8-0.2: DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 8-0.3: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
- SECTION 8-0.4: TRANSLATIONS
- SECTION 8-0.5: REFERENCES
- Chapter 8-1 Construction and Installation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 8-1.1: LOAD RATINGS AND MARKINGS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.1.1 Basis
- 8-1.1.2 Rated Loads
- 8-1.1.3 Rated Load Marking
- SECTION 8-1.2: CONSTRUCTION AND LOADING CONDITIONS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.2.1 Structural Competence
- 8-1.2.2 Operational Criteria
- SECTION 8-1.3: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PONTOONS AND BARGES [Go to Page]
- 8-1.3.1 Machinery and Electrical Equipment
- 8-1.3.2 Compartments
- 8-1.3.3 Manholes and Hatches
- 8-1.3.4 Fittings
- 8-1.3.5 Life Preservers
- 8-1.3.6 Rescue Skiff
- SECTION 8-1.4: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CRANES AND DERRICKS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.4.1 Guards
- 8-1.4.2 Lubrication
- 8-1.4.3 Operational Aids
- 8-1.4.4 Miscellaneous Equipment
- SECTION 8-1.5: VERTICAL CLEARANCE
- SECTION 8-1.6: BOOM HOIST LUFFING HOIST AND LOAD HOIST MECHANISMS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.6.1 Boom Hoist Luffing Hoist
- 8-1.6.2 Load Hoist
- SECTION 8-1.7: SWING MECHANISM [Go to Page]
- 8-1.7.1 Swing Control
- 8-1.7.2 Swing Brake and Locking Device
- SECTION 8-1.8: CONTROLS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.8.1 General
- 8-1.8.2 Power Plant Control
- 8-1.8.3 Control Forces and Movements
- 8-1.8.4 Engine Clutch
- 8-1.8.5 Electric Drive Control Panels
- 8-1.8.6 Resistors
- 8-1.8.7 Switches
- SECTION 8-1.9: ROPES AND REEVING ACCESSORIES [Go to Page]
- 8-1.9.1 Rope Design Factors
- 8-1.9.2 Ropes: General
- 8-1.9.3 Reeving Accessories
- 8-1.9.4 Sheaves
- 8-1.9.5 Sheave Sizes
- 8-1.9.6 Load Hooks, Ball Assemblies, and Load Blocks
- SECTION 8-1.10: CABS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.10.1 Construction
- 8-1.10.2 Platforms to Cab
- 8-1.10.3 Access to Cab
- 8-1.10.4 Cab Roof
- 8-1.10.5 Exhaust Gases
- SECTION 8-1.11: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOOMS [Go to Page]
- 8-1.11.1 Booms
- Chapter 8-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- SECTION 8-2.1: INSPECTION: GENERAL [Go to Page]
- 8-2.1.1 Inspection Classifications
- 8-2.1.2 Frequent Inspection
- 8-2.1.3 Periodic Inspection
- 8-2.1.4 Cranes or Derricks Not in Regular Use
- 8-2.1.5 Inspection Records
- 8-2.1.6 Operational Aids
- SECTION 8-2.2: TESTING [Go to Page]
- 8-2.2.1 Operational Tests
- 8-2.2.2 Load Test
- SECTION 8-2.3: MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 8-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
- 8-2.3.2 Maintenance Procedure
- 8-2.3.3 Adjustments and Repairs
- 8-2.3.4 Lubrication
- SECTION 8-2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 8-2.4.1 Frequent Inspection
- 8-2.4.2 Periodic Inspection
- 8-2.4.3 Rope Replacement
- 8-2.4.4 Ropes Not in Regular Use
- 8-2.4.5 Inspection Records
- 8-2.4.6 Rope Maintenance
- Chapter 8-3 Operation [Go to Page]
- SECTION 8-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Go to Page]
- 8-3.1.1 Operators
- 8-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
- 8-3.1.3 Responsiblities [Go to Page]
- 8-3.1.3.1 Responsibilities of the Crane Owner and Crane User. [Go to Page]
- 8-3.1.3.1.1 Crane Owner.
- 8-3.1.3.1.2 Crane User.
- 8-3.1.3.2 Responsibilities of Site Supervisor and Lift Director. [Go to Page]
- 8-3.1.3.2.1 Site Supervisor.
- 8-3.1.3.2.2 Lift Director.
- 8-3.1.3.3 Responsibilities of Crane Operators.
- SECTION 8-3.2: OPERATING PRACTICES [Go to Page]
- 8-3.2.1 Load Weight
- 8-3.2.2 Operational Aids
- 8-3.2.3 Attaching the Load
- 8-3.2.4 Moving the Load
- 8-3.2.5 Holding the Load
- 8-3.2.6 Use of Winch Heads
- 8-3.2.7 Securing Booms
- 8-3.2.8 Personnel Access
- 8-3.2.9 Personnel Lifting
- SECTION 8-3.3: SIGNALS [Go to Page]
- 8-3.3.1 Standard Signals
- 8-3.3.2 Hand Signals
- 8-3.3.3 Bell Signals
- 8-3.3.4 Special Signals
- 8-3.3.5 Instructions
- SECTION 8-3.4: MISCELLANEOUS [Go to Page]
- 8-3.4.1 Fire Extinguishers
- 8-3.4.2 Refueling
- 8-3.4.3 Operating Near Electric Power Lines
- 8-3.4.4 Cab or Operating Enclosure
- Figures
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- Fig. 8-0.1-1 Floating Crane
- Fig. 8-0.1-2 Barge-Mounted Shearleg
- Fig. 8-0.1-3 Barge-Mounted Land Crane
- Fig. 8-0.1-4 Floating Stiffleg Derrick
- Fig. 8-0.1-5 Floating A-Frame Derrick
- Fig. 8-0.2-1 Reach for Floating Cranes
- Fig. 8-1.9.3-1 Dead-Ending Rope in a Wedge Socket
- Fig. 8-2.4.1-1 Core Failure in 19 � 7 Rotation-Resistant Rope
- Fig. 8-3.3.2-1 Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane and Derrick Operations
- Fig. 8-3.4.3-1 Danger Zone for Cranes, Derricks, and Lifted Loads Operating Nea rElectrical Transmission Lines
- Table [Go to Page]
- Table 8-3.4.3-1 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 B30.8 INTERPRETATIONS [Go to Page]
- Interpretation: 8-9 [Go to Page]