Classification of mechanisms for all types of cranes based on severity of intended use, loads and load combinations, calculation of stresses, stresses in components and the selection and verification of proprietary items. Appendices give classifications normally associated with different types of cranes, assessment of torque and determination of fatigue reference stresses.Cross References:BS 436BS 545BS 721BS 970BS 1134BS 2573:Part 1BS 2903BS 3017BS 3037BS 3579BS 3692BS 5512:Part 1ISO 2408ISO 4301ISO 4308ISO 4309Replaced by BS EN 13001-1:2004, BS EN 13001-2:2004, DD CEN/TS 13001-3.1:2004 and DD CEN/TS 13001-3-2:2004 but remains current until part 3-3 of the series is published.Incorporates the following:AMD 3952 published 30 September 1982AMD 5013 published 31 July 1986