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BS MA 48:1976

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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-1976

€254.76
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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.

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

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.

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