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BS MA 48:1976

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Code of practice for design and operation of ships\' derrick rigs

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-1976

Nomenclature; illustrations of form of rigs with typical head fitting of blocks; estimates of rope tensions; typical load diagrams; union purchase rig; estimating loading on various components; safe working loads of slewing guys for swinging derricks; single sheave block safe working loads; care and maintenance.

This British Standard code of practice refers to the design and operation of ships’ derrick rigs. It gives coefficients for estimating rope tensions, load diagrams, safe working loads, requirements for testing and for care and maintenance. Reference is also made to union purchase rigs.

Committee
MHE/3/-/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 72/34748 DC and BS 1700(1963) (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS MA 47:1977 Code of practice for ships\' cargo blocks
BS MA 81:1980 Specification for ships\' derrick fittings

BS 302:1968 Specification for wire ropes for cranes, excavators and general engineering purposes
BS MA 47:1977 Code of practice for ships\' cargo blocks
BS 365:1968 Specification for galvanized steel wire ropes for ships
BS 2763:1968 Round steel wire for ropes

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