The Crane-Supporting Steel Structures: Design Guide (4th Edition, 2021)

The guide provides specialized information on topics that standard building codes often do not cover in detail: Dynamic Loading : Detailed requirements for load combinations

: Addresses distortion-induced fatigue and provides criteria based on crane service classifications (Classes A–F). Serviceability Limits

Digital Previews

: Technical summaries and table of contents can be viewed via CISC-ICCA Engineers' Corner .

For structural engineers, designing steel structures that support overhead cranes is one of the most challenging tasks. Unlike standard building frames, these structures must withstand massive moving loads, dynamic impacts, and the relentless threat of fatigue.

Standards Alignment

: Fully updated to align with the National Building Code of Canada (NBC 2020) and CSA S16:19 , the Canadian standard for the design of steel structures. Key Author : R. A. MacCrimmon. Critical Technical Topics

• Safety: The guide helps ensure that crane-supporting steel structures are designed to withstand various loads and stresses, minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Efficiency: By providing detailed design procedures and best practices, the guide enables engineers and architects to design and construct crane-supporting steel structures efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Compliance: The guide helps designers and constructors comply with relevant codes and standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.

Torsion Analysis

: Techniques for managing torsional stresses in columns caused by eccentric longitudinal crane loads.