Programs

Ø  Introduction

·         Purpose

·         Scope

·         Limitations of this Guide

Ø  Organization and Personnel

·         Implementation of a Disciplined Plan

·         Prerequisites for a Qualified Inspector

·         Recommended Inspection Team

Ø  Inspection Safety

·         Pre‐Inspection Safety Plan

·         Safely Maneuvering on the Structure

·         Identifying Hazards

·         High Ambient Temperatures: Precautions and Planning

·         Personal Safety Equipment

Ø  Planning and Preparation

·         Cleaning the Structure

·         Aerial Work Platforms

·         Other Inspection Paraphernalia

Ø  General Inspection Guidelines

·         Getting Started

·         Where to Look

·         Other Inspection Guidelines

Ø  Trolley Structure Inspection

·         Trolley Structure Inspection Points

Ø  Bridge Structure Inspection

·         Bridge Girder Inspection Points

·         Bridge Girder Inspection Notes

·         Bridge End Truck and End Tie Inspection Points

·         Bridge End Truck and End Tie Inspection Notes

·         Bridge Miscellaneous Inspection Point

Ø  High Strength Bolted Connections

·         Bolted Connections: Description and Function

·         How to Check for Broken, Damaged, and Loose Bolts

·         Riveted Crane Construction

·         Rivet Inspection

·         Cautions for Reuse of Bolts

·         Checking for Proper Fastener Hardware

Ø  Inspection Intervals

·         When to Inspect

Ø  Basic Structure Behavior

·         Where to Look

·         Tension, Compression, and Bending

·         Shear

·         Deflection and Camber

·         Buckling

·         Effect of Welding

·         Stress Concentration and Fatigue

·         Attachments Create Discontinuities

·         Single Failure points

·         Manufacturing Quality and Fatigue‐Resistant Design Details

Ø  Trolley Structure Behavior

·         Trolley Structure Design

·         Trolley Deflection

Ø  Bridge Structure Behavior

·         Bridge Structure Design

·         Bridge Structure Response to Lateral Loads and Skewing

Ø  Examples of Crane Structure Damage