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Seismic force in holding clamp on EOT Crane

09/20/2008 5:42 AM

How to calculate seismic forces (horizontal & Vertical) on holding clamp to hold EOT Crane with Gantry Rail during earthquake?
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Re: Seismic force in holding clamp on EOT Crane

09/20/2008 5:57 AM

This is a mechanical clamp.
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Re: Seismic force in holding clamp on EOT Crane

09/25/2008 10:15 AM

This can be rather involved. Refer to ASCE7-05 for some guidance. Off the top you will need to know the earthquake magnitude you are designing for. To get familiar with the development of the mathematical model for your problem refer to any text on vibration analysis.

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