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Crane Lifting Plan for 10-Ton Steel Beam at 25m Radius

Formula

Gross Load = (W Beam + W Rigging) × Dynamic Factor; Utilization = Gross Load / Crane Capacity

Governing Standard

BS 7121, ASME B30.5, Aramco CSM Ch. I-4

Required Inputs

  • Beam weight (tons)
  • Rigging weight (tons)
  • Lift radius (m)
  • Crane capacity at radius (tons)
  • Dynamic factor (1.1-1.3)

Output

Capacity utilization percentage and lift classification

Notes

A lift is classified as standard if utilization < 75%, critical if 75-90%, and overload if > 90%. At 25m radius, most 50-ton cranes have reduced capacity — always check the load chart.

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