1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Structural design
4.1 General
4.2 Models for structural analysis
4.3 Tests on configurations and connection devices
4.3.1 Tests for stiffness and resistance
4.3.2 Vibration test
4.4 Tests on a representative section of a system
configuration
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Type 1 test for verification of significant
load displacement behaviour
4.4.3 Type 2 test for the verification of the
elastic buckling load factor alpha[cr]
4.4.3.1 Test assembly
4.4.3.2 Test procedure
4.4.3.3 Validation of alpha[cr]
Annex A (normative) Typical tests for connection devices
and configurations
Annex B (normative) Drop tests for platforms and their
supports
Annex C (normative) Repeated loading tests for welded
aluminium treads
Bibliography