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ASME B30.8 2015

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ASME B30.8 – 2015: Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

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B30.8 applies to cranes and derricks mounted on barges or pontoons. Floating cranes are convertible for excavation service and other uses that are categorically not considered to be lifting service. The requirements of this volume are applicable only to floating cranes and floating derricks used for vertical lifting and lowering of freely suspended unguided loads.

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4 CONTENTS
6 FOREWORD
8 ASME B30 COMMITTEE ROSTER
10 INTRODUCTION
SECTION I: SCOPE
SECTION II: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS
SECTION III: PURPOSE
SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES
SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE
11 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
13 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
16 Chapter 8-0 Scope, Definitions, Personnel Competence, Translations, and References
SECTION 8-0.1: SCOPE OF ASME B30.8
SECTION 8-0.2: DEFINITIONS
17 Figures

Fig. 8-0.1-1 Floating Crane
Fig. 8-0.1-2 Barge-Mounted Shearleg
Fig. 8-0.1-3 Barge-Mounted Land Crane
18 Fig. 8-0.1-4 Floating Stiffleg Derrick
Fig. 8-0.1-5 Floating A-Frame Derrick
19 SECTION 8-0.3: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
20 SECTION 8-0.4: TRANSLATIONS
SECTION 8-0.5: REFERENCES
Fig. 8-0.2-1 Reach for Floating Cranes
22 Chapter 8-1 Construction and Installation
SECTION 8-1.1: LOAD RATINGS AND MARKINGS
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
8-1.2.1 Structural Competence
8-1.2.2 Operational Criteria
23 SECTION 8-1.3: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PONTOONS AND BARGES
8-1.3.1 Machinery and Electrical Equipment
8-1.3.2 Compartments
8-1.3.3 Manholes and Hatches
24 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
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
25 SECTION 8-1.6: BOOM HOIST LUFFING HOIST AND LOAD HOIST MECHANISMS
8-1.6.1 Boom Hoist Luffing Hoist
8-1.6.2 Load Hoist
26 SECTION 8-1.7: SWING MECHANISM
8-1.7.1 Swing Control
8-1.7.2 Swing Brake and Locking Device
SECTION 8-1.8: CONTROLS
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
27 SECTION 8-1.9: ROPES AND REEVING ACCESSORIES
8-1.9.1 Rope Design Factors
8-1.9.2 Ropes: General
8-1.9.3 Reeving Accessories
8-1.9.4 Sheaves
28 8-1.9.5 Sheave Sizes
8-1.9.6 Load Hooks, Ball Assemblies, and Load Blocks
SECTION 8-1.10: CABS
8-1.10.1 Construction
Fig. 8-1.9.3-1 Dead-Ending Rope in a Wedge Socket
29 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
8-1.11.1 Booms
30 Chapter 8-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
SECTION 8-2.1: INSPECTION: GENERAL
8-2.1.1 Inspection Classifications
8-2.1.2 Frequent Inspection
8-2.1.3 Periodic Inspection
31 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
8-2.2.1 Operational Tests
32 8-2.2.2 Load Test
SECTION 8-2.3: MAINTENANCE
8-2.3.1 Preventive Maintenance
8-2.3.2 Maintenance Procedure
8-2.3.3 Adjustments and Repairs
33 8-2.3.4 Lubrication
SECTION 8-2.4: ROPE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE
8-2.4.1 Frequent Inspection
8-2.4.2 Periodic Inspection
8-2.4.3 Rope Replacement
34 8-2.4.4 Ropes Not in Regular Use
8-2.4.5 Inspection Records
8-2.4.6 Rope Maintenance
Fig. 8-2.4.1-1 Core Failure in 19 � 7 Rotation-Resistant Rope
35 Chapter 8-3 Operation
SECTION 8-3.1: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
8-3.1.1 Operators
8-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
8-3.1.3 Responsiblities
8-3.1.3.1 Responsibilities of the Crane Owner and Crane User.
8-3.1.3.1.1 Crane Owner.
36 8-3.1.3.1.2 Crane User.
8-3.1.3.2 Responsibilities of Site Supervisor and Lift Director.
8-3.1.3.2.1 Site Supervisor.
37 8-3.1.3.2.2 Lift Director.
8-3.1.3.3 Responsibilities of Crane Operators.
38 SECTION 8-3.2: OPERATING PRACTICES
8-3.2.1 Load Weight
8-3.2.2 Operational Aids
8-3.2.3 Attaching the Load
39 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
40 SECTION 8-3.3: SIGNALS
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
8-3.4.1 Fire Extinguishers
8-3.4.2 Refueling
8-3.4.3 Operating Near Electric Power Lines
41 8-3.4.4 Cab or Operating Enclosure
42 Fig. 8-3.3.2-1 Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane and Derrick Operations
45 Fig. 8-3.4.3-1 Danger Zone for Cranes, Derricks, and Lifted Loads Operating Nea rElectrical Transmission Lines
46 Table
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
48 ASME B30.8 INTERPRETATIONS
49 Interpretation: 8-9
ASME B30.8 2015
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