BS 2853:1957

Superseded

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Specification for the design and testing of steel overhead runway beams

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-10-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-05-1957

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Co-operating organizations
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Information to be supplied
4 Design
5 Materials
6 Fabrication and erection
7 End stops
8 Testing and inspection
9 Marking
10 Certificates
11 Compliance with statutory requirements
Appendix A - Recommended minimum runway
             beam sizes
Appendix B - List of British Standards for
             materials and equipment
Appendix C - Certificate of test and thorough
             examination of runway beams
Appendix D - Certificate of thorough examination
             of runway beams
Appendix E - Statutory requirements
Appendix F - Crushing strength
Appendix G - Notes on design of runways using as
             universal beams and BS beams

Specifies the minimum requirements for the design and testing of fixed overhead runway beams made from rolled sections of steel complying with BS 4360. It applies to the runway beams and their components only; it does not apply to supporting structures, to travelling trolleys, and lifting appliances operating on the beams, or to crane gantries or rails.

Committee	CB/203
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	26
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 2853:2011 BS EN 1993-6 NA : 2007 BS EN 1993-6:2007

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