Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures - Part 3: Actions induced by cranes and machines

EN 1991-3 defines actions imposed by cranes and other machines including dynamic effects, if relevant, for the structural design of crane or machine supporting structures. EN 1991-3 provides guidance on crane classification in terms of dynamic factors and fatigue actions. EN 1991-3 applies to supporting structures of - bridge, gantry and wall cranes travelling on fixed runways; - fixed machines that cause a harmonic dynamic loading on fixed supporting structures. The principles provided in EN 1991-3 can be applied also to determine actions on supporting structures of cranes other than those referred to in (3). EN 1991-3 does not provide partial factors for actions. EN 1991-3 does not provide actions or provisions for the design of cranes and machines.