Load Testing
Hello,
I am in Texas and have a question regarding
load testing multiple cranes (in this case 2) on a single runway. This is a new
install - 20 Ton freestanding runway designed for two 10 Ton cranes right next
to each other. Normally each crane would be tested @ 125%
individually.
Does this satisfy all ANSI/OSHA requirements? or
should both cranes be tested at the same time?
Carl
Proof testing both cranes at the same time is not a requirement as far as OSHA/ASME is concerned. If your trying to prove that the runway is designed to handle 2 loaded 10 ton cranes at capacity between support columns then this structure can only be certified by an engineer. Since this is a new system engineered drawings should be available to confirm the runway design.
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Richard,
Thanks for the reply. And yes the structure and the footers are designed fot the loading of the 2 - 10 Ton cranes within in the same bay spacing.
However, just to satisfy the end user, we will test each crane @ 125%, then load each crane w/ 20,000# to test the runway @ 100%.
Carl
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