The main purpose of classification of the crane structures and crane runways is to provide a basis for strength and fatigue assessment of the runway system. The main parameters used in the classification are the number of load application cycles and the load spectrum. The second considerration in the classification is the number of lifts in the design life of the crane (25 years normally). Extract from Crane Runway Girders - Limit States Design (ASI 2003).
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