CROSS Safety Report: Potential misapplication of shear enhancement in crane base design guidance

Author: Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Date published

1 September 2026

Price
Free
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CROSS Safety Report: Potential misapplication of shear enhancement in crane base design guidance

The Structural Engineer

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 9, 2026, Page(s) 20-21

Date published

1 September 2026

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 9, 2026, Page(s) 20-21

Price

Free

This month's report raises concerns that a worked example in published guidance on crane base design applies shear enhancement in circumstances where it might not be appropriate.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
20-21
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Crane Safety Professional Guidance Issue 9

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