DD CEN/TS 13001-3.1:2004 - Page 2

Cranes. General design. Limit states and proof of competence of steel structures

Limit states and proof of competence of steel structures is to be used together with Part 1 and Part 2 of BS EN 13001 and as such they specify general conditions, requirements and methods to prevent mechanical hazards of cranes by design and theoretical verification.

This document is necessary to reduce or eliminate the risks associated of hazard when exceeding the limits of strength (yield, ultimate, fatigue); exceeding temperature limits of material or components; and elastic instability of the crane or its parts (buckling, bulging).