Extreme Loading of Wharf Crane Girders

Presents the effects of extreme loads on wharf crane girders, expected performance, and when to consider extreme loads in design.

Presented at the Ports 2010 Conference, Jacksonville, Florida

This paper and presentation presents what happens when wharf crane girders are subjected to extreme loads near or beyond their calculated design capacity, the performance that can reasonably be expected when extreme loads occur, and when extreme loads should be considered in the design of wharf crane girders.