Crane Loads

Click on crane button 1.

Enter crane data.
Click on the next crane button and repeat.
COPY CRANE ID
All crane Id numbers are available to other pull-down lists. Using the pull-down list, the user can select a crane Id
number to copy, and then click the Copy button.
COPY BUTTON
This will fill in all the information from the copied crane Id. It is presumed that one of the items will be modified to
make this entry unique from the copied crane Id. After the Copy button is clicked, the user can <TAB> through each
entry and modify the information to make the item unique from the copied line.
FRAME ID
The frame Id for the frame which will support the crane loads.
FRAME COLUMN BAY
The number of the frame bay that contains the crane. Bays are numbered from left to right, as viewed from the left end
of the building. For a frame with no interior columns, the bay number is 1.
CRANE TYPE
Use one of these crane types:
'MR'
for mono rail,
'TG'
for top run girder,
'UG'
for underhung girder, or
'SG'
for single gantry [NOT ACTIVE].
CAPACITY
The crane capacity. (tons, kN).
ADDITIONAL COLUMN
'Y' if, at the sidewall columns, an additional column is to be placed directly below the rail beam,
'N' if there are not additional columns,
'L' for additional column only at left side of the frame bay,
'R' for additional column only at right side of the frame bay, or
'B' for additional columns at both sides of the frame bay.
RAIL LOCATION (ft, mm)
ELEVATION
Distance from floor line to top of beam.
XL, LEFT SIDE OFFSET
Distance from left side of the building (or bay line) to crane rail.
CRANE SPAN
Horizontal distance between rail beams.
XR, RIGHT RAIL OFFSET
Distance from the right crane rail to the right side of the building (or bay line).
CRANE OPERATION
'P'
for a pendant operation or
'C'
for a cab operation.
CRANE POWER
For each item listed, use

'E'
'H'

for electric power or

for hand power.

USE CRANE TABLES

Use 'Y' if the crane table data is to be used, else use 'N'. The crane table contains default data for the items listed below.
If specific crane data is not available from the customer, then the crane table data can be used. The Crane Table file is
defined in file DS_CRANE.SIZ. This file is stored in the default directory for \MBS\SIZ2. When your Span, Capacity,
Crane Type, or Bay Spacing is exceeded, then crane weights and wheel base must be input by the user.
CRANE WEIGHT
The weight in kips for the bridge and also for the hoist plus trolley.
WHEEL BASE (ft/mm)
The distance (as measured in the plane of bridge movement) between the support wheels on the bridge.

RAIL BEAM DEAD LOAD (lb/ft, kN/m)

Use the weight of the crane rail plus the crane beam.

Crane Systems
NUMBER OF CRANE SYSTEMS
The quantity of crane runway systems to be defined. A unique system id is required if the crane type, orientation, or
elevation is different.
SYSTEM ID
Starting with 1 as the first runway system defined, and numbered consecutively through the total number of runway
systems.
COPY SYSTEM ID
The System Id from a previously defined System to copy to the active System Id.
CRANE TYPE
'TG'
for top run girder,
'MR'
for mono-rail (NOT AVAILABLE)
'UG'
for under hung girder (NOT AVAILABLE)
'SG'
for single gantry (NOT AVAILABLE)
ORIENTATION
The runway orientation.
'L' for Longitudinal runway - Runway beams run along the length of the building.
'T' for Transverse runway - Runway beams run along the width of the building. (NOT AVAILABLE)
ELEVATION (ft, mm)
Distance from floor line to top of crane runway beam (top running) and,
Distance from the floor line to bottom of runway beam (under hung - NOT AVAILABLE)
OFFSET (ft, mm)
Distance from back sidewall to the left crane rail for Longitudinal runway systems,
Distance from left endwall to the left crane rail for Transverse runway systems. (NOT AVAILABLE)
SPAN (ft, mm)
Horizontal distance between left and right rail beams defines the crane bridge span.
START (ft, mm)
Distance from the left endwall to the start of the Longitudinal runway system,
Distance from the back sidewall to the start of the Transverse runway system. (NOT AVAILABLE)
END (ft, mm)
Distance from the left endwall to the end of the Longitudinal runway system,
Distance from the back sidewall to the end of the Transverse runway system. (NOT AVAILABLE)

Crane Support - Runway Beam

RUNWAY BEAM
BEAM TYPE
The runway beam type.
'RC'
as the beam type consisting of a 'R' shaped steel beam and a hot rolled channel,
'SC'
as the beam type consisting of a 'S' shaped steel beam and a hot rolled channel,
'WC' as the beam type consisting of a 'W' member (welded plates) steel beam and a hot-rolled channel,
'WB' as the beam type consisting of a 'W' member (welded plates) steel beam,
'RB' as the beam type consisting of a 'R' (hot-rolled) shaped steel beam,
as the beam type consisting of an unequal flange plate beam with a hot rolled channel. This entry requires adding
'PC' section properties to the DS_CRNBM.siz file. See PE 7-02-11 and 6-00-5 for specifying this beam type.
as the beam type consisting of a beam without a top flange with a hot rolled channel. This entry requires adding
'TC' section properties to the DS_CRNBM.siz file. See PE 7-02-11 and 6-00-5 forspecifying this beam type.
as the beam type consisting of an unequal flange plate beam without a hot rolled channel. This entry requires
'PB' adding section properties to the DS_CRNBM.siz file. See PE 7-02-11 and 6-00-5 for specifying this beam type.
BEAM OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
DEPTH OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
BEAM DEPTH, MINIMUM (in, mm)
If the user requires that the crane beam be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use that
range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file.
BEAM DEPTH, MAXIMUM (in, mm)
If the user requires that the crane beam be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use that
range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file.
AUXILIARY BEAM
The auxiliary beam is used to support the runway beam between endwall columns. Indicate if auxiliary beams are to be
used in the left and right endwall.
BEAM TYPE
The auxiliary beam type.
The available auxiliary beams are:
R - hot rolled wide flange section,
W - welded wide flange sections.
BEAM OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
DEPTH OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
BEAM DEPTH, MINIMUM (in, mm)
If the user requires that the auxiliary beam be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use that
range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the marker
@AUX_BEAM.
BEAM DEPTH, MAXIMUM (in, mm)

If the user requires that the auxiliary beam be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use that
range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the marker
@AUX_BEAM.
AUXILIARY COLUMN
COLUMN TYPE
'N' if there are no additional columns, else the auxiliary column type.
The available auxiliary columns are:
R - hot rolled wide flange section,
W - welded wide flange sections.
COLUMN OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
DEPTH OPTION
FOR FUTURE USE.
COLUMN DEPTH, MINIMUM (in, mm)
If the user requires that the auxiliary column be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use
that range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the
marker @AUX_COL.
COLUMN DEPTH, MAXIMUM (in, mm)
If the user requires that the auxiliary column be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use
that range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the
marker @AUX_COL.
ELEVATION
For each of the left and right auxiliary columns, use the distance from the finish floor to the column base. Use a negative
value if the column base is below the floor. If necessary, in the input files of the programs, you can set unique elevations
for each column.

Crane Support - Aux Beam

BASE TYPE:
The auxiliary beam type.
The available auxiliary beams are:
R - hot rolled wide flange section,
W - welded wide flange sections.

BEAM OPTION:
FOR FUTURE USE.

DEPTH OPTION:
FOR FUTURE USE.

Crane Support - Aux Column

COLUMN TYPE:
'N' if there are no additional columns, else the auxiliary column type.
The available auxiliary columns are:
R - hot rolled wide flange section,
W - welded wide flange sections.

COLUMN OPTION:
FOR FUTURE USE.

DEPTH OPTION:
FOR FUTURE USE.

COLUMN DEPTH, MAXIMUM:

If the user requires that the auxiliary column be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use
that range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the
marker @AUX_COL.

COLUMN DEPTH, MINIMUM:

If the user requires that the auxiliary column be made from a specified range of depth of wide flange beams, then use
that range in depth. These depths are compared to the nominal beam depth given in the DS_CRNBM file under the
marker @AUX_COL.

ELEVATION:
For each of the left and right auxiliary columns, use the distance from the finish floor to the column base. Use a negative
value if the column base is below the floor. If necessary, in the input files of the programs, you can set unique elevations
for each column.

Crane Options
RUNWAY BEAM
'Y'
Detail and Cost runway Beams,
'N'
Not provided.
AUX. BEAM
'Y'
Detail and Cost Auxiliary Beams,
'N'
Not provided.
AUX. COLUMN
'Y'
Detail and Cost Auxiliary Columns,
'N'
Not provided.
STOPS
'Y'
'N'

Detail and Cost crane Stops,

Not provided

BRACKET (LEFT/RIGHT)
'Y'
Detail and Cost crane Bracket provided,
'N'
No bracket provided

Crane Rail
TYPE
Select the crane rail type.
'R'
Rail (ASCE or Bethlehem)
'S'
Square guide
CONN OPT
[NOT ACTIVE]
Select the rail connection option to the runway beam.
'H'
Hook bolts
'B'
Bolted clamps
'R'
Rail bolted clips
'P'
Pad w/ bolted clips
'S'
Stud clamps welded
'W'
Weld clips
'F'
Field weld attachment
DEPTH (in, mm)
Specify the crane rail depth. This will allow vertical clearance calculations from the top of rail to underside of rigid
frame.
DEAD LOAD (lb/ft or kN/m)
The weight of the crane rail.

Crane Deflection
RUNWAY BEAM DEFLECTION (Horiz)
The horizontal deflection limit for the runway beam.
MBMA suggests for top running cranes with 100% of lateral force as L/400.
RUNWAY BEAM DEFLECTION (Vert)
The vertical deflection limit for the runway beam.
MBMA suggests for top running cranes with service class.
A, B, C
as L/600
D
as L/800
AUXILLARY BEAM DEFLECTION (Vert)
The vertical deflection limit for the auxiliary beam.
FRAME VERTICAL IMPACT
to use the crane runway beam reactions (including vertical impact) on the rigid frame, auxiliary columns, auxiliary
'Y' beams, and endwall columns,
to apply vertical loads to rigid frames, endwall columns, auxiliary beams, and auxiliary columns without the vertical
'N' impact factor. MBMA states that the vertical impact factor need only be applied in the design of runway beams.

Crane Bracing

Crane bracing is independent of the building longitudinal bracing for wind and seismic. Crane diagonal bracing can be
used below the auxiliary beam in the endwall and longitudinally between auxiliary columns.
AUXILIARY BEAM
Select diagonal bracing type below the auxiliary beam in the endwall.
'N'
'C'
'R'
'A'

No bracing
use Cable bracing
use Rod bracing
use Angle bracing

LONGITUDINAL
Select longitudinal bracing type in between the auxiliary columns.
'N'
'C'
'R'
'A'

No bracing
use Cable bracing
use Rod bracing
use Angle bracing

OPTION
For Future Use.
NUMBER OF BAYS
The number of bays in that wall which will have wind framing. Use 0 if the program is to locate the wind framing.
BAY ID
The bay number for the wind framing. Bays are numbered from left to right looking at the front sidewall.

Individual Cranes on Runway System

SYSTEM ID

Select crane runway system id to define individual cranes.

CRANE SPAN (ft, mm)
This is filled in with the information used in the Runway Location, Span on the Crane Systems tab. Horizontal distance
between left and right rail beams defines the crane bridge span. This entry is for display only.
COPY FROM CRANE #
The Crane ID # from a previously defined Crane that will be copied to the displayed Crane #. Select the "Copy From"
Crane ID # in the dropdown list next to the right of the [Copy From Crane #] button. Select the "Copy To" Crane by
clicking the Crane # button (Crane #1 to Crane #5) in the left column. If the button that corresponds to an empty slot for
the Crane is not enabled, you must increase the Number of Cranes needed.
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL CRANES ON RUNWAY SYSTEM
The quantity of cranes to be associated with each runway system.
MINIMUM CRANE SPACE
The minimum crane spacing between multiple cranes per runway system.
START (ft, mm)
Distance from the left endwall of the building to the start of the leading trolley wheel of the crane on a Longitudinal
runway system looking from the front sidewall. Distance from the back sidewall of the building to the start of the
leading trolley wheel of the crane on a Transverse runway system looking from the left endwall.
END (ft, mm)
Distance from the left endwall of the building to the end of the trailing trolley wheel of the crane on a Longitudinal
runway system looking from the front sidewall. Distance from the back sidewall of the building to the end of the trailing
trolley wheel of the crane on a Transverse runway system looking from the left endwall.
CAPACITY (tons, kN)
The crane capacity.
USE CRANE TABLES
'Y'
if the crane table data is to be used,
'N'
if no crane table data is to be used
The crane table contains default data for the items listed below. If specific crane data is not available from the customer,
then the crane table data can be used. The Crane Table file is defined in file DS_CRANE.SIZ. This file is stored in the
default directory for \MBS\SIZ2. When your Span, Capacity, Crane Type, or Bay Spacing is exceeded, then crane
weights and wheelbase must be input by the user. Crane rail dead load is not retrieved from the DS_CRANE.siz file
since this is now a crane runway system entry.
CRANE WEIGHT
BRIDGE (Kips, kN)
The weight for the bridge.
HOIST/TROLLEY (Kips, kN)
The combined weight for the hoist and trolley.
MAXIMUM WHEEL LOAD (Kips, kN)
The maximum wheel load (without impact) if given in crane specifications. The design program will use the wheel load
if non-zero, else the wheel load is based on the capacity, bridge, and hoist weights.
WHEEL BASE

OUT (ft, mm)

The distance (as measured in the plane of bridge movement) between the support wheels on the bridge. When four
support wheels are on each end of the bridge, use the distance between the outer most wheels on the truck.
IN (ft, mm)
Distance from the outer wheel to an inner wheel for a 4-wheel truck. If only two support wheels on each end of the
bridge, set to 0.00.
BRIDGE CRANE POWER
The bridge power influences the longitudinal input factor.
'E'
'H'

for electric power

for hand power

(10)
(0)

HOIST CRANE POWER

The hoist power influences the vertical input factor.
If you have a cab-operated bridge, select C.
If no cab, select the power for the hoist as 'E' or 'H'.
'E'
'C'
'H'

for electric power (pendant operated)

(10)
for cab operated bridge
(25)
for hand power
(0)

TROLLEY CRANE POWER

The trolley power influences the lateral input factor.
'E'
'H'

for electric power

for hand power

(20)
(0)

BEAM IMPACT (%)

LONGITUDINAL
The longitudinal impact percentage for the crane runway beam.
When changing the crane power, the corresponding impact percentages will change. Default percentages are indicated
along with the power options in parenthesis.
LATERAL
The lateral impact percentage for the crane runway beam.
When changing the crane power, the corresponding impact percentages will change. Default percentages are indicated
along with the power options in parenthesis.
VERTICAL
The vertical impact percentage for the crane runway beam. Can also be applied to rigid frames, interior rigid frame
columns, auxiliary columns, endwall columns, and auxiliary beams if the Frame vertical impact option = 'Y'.
When changing the crane power, the corresponding impact percentages will change. Default percentages are indicated
along with the power options in parenthesis.
SERVICE CLASS
[NOT ACTIVE]
The service class.
A
Standby or Infrequent Service

B
C
D
E
F

Light Service
Moderate Service
Heavy Service
Severe Service
Continuous Severe Service

LOADING CONDITION (Fatigue)

[NOT ACTIVE]
1
# Cycles < 100,000
2
100,000 > # Cycles < 500,000
3
500,000 > # Cycles < 2,000,000
4
# Cycles > 2,000,000