J987_201911 Lattice Boom Cranes - Method of Test

Revised

11/13/2019

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Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This SAE Standard applies to mobile construction-type lifting cranes utilizing pendant-supported, conventional, and luffing jib type lattice boom crane structures.
Rationale
Content
Revisions have been made to the following sections:
  • Updated Section 1 from “rope supported” to “pendant supported.”
  • Updated Section 1 from “luffing type” to “luffing jib type.”
  • Updated Table 1 header from “luffing attachment” to “luffing jib.”
  • Updated Table 1 in throughout from “luffing boom” to “boom.”
  • Updated 6.5 from “ASTM 251-67” to “ASTM E251.”
  • Updated Table 1 tests H, K, and N to include offsets for boom top to jib butt and jib sheave to jib centerline.
  • Updated Table 2 test J to include offsets for boom top to jib butt and jib sheave to jib centerline.
  • Updated 8.9 designation for the note was removed from second paragraph because paragraph contained a normative requirement.
  • Updated 9.2.2 Table 1 reference to Table 2 for conventional cranes.
  • Updated 9.2.2.b. equation reference from Equation 7 to Equation 5.
  • Added Figure 3 to 9.2.2 in relation to Table 2 test J update.
  • Added YH and YS to Appendix A in relation to Figure 3.
  • Updated from “must” to “shall” in 5.3, 6.5, 8.9, Appendix B in two locations, and Appendix C in three locations.
  • Updated from “may” to “should” in 4.1 in four locations: 6.6, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2.2, and Appendix C.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/J987_201911
Pages
30
Citation
SAE International Technical Standard, Lattice Boom Cranes - Method of Test, SAE Standard J987_201911, Revised November 2019, Reaffirmed April 1994, Issued May 1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/J987_201911.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Nov 13, 2019
Product Code
J987_201911
Content Type
Technical Standard
Status
Revised
Language
English