Failure analysis of a 40 ton crane hook at a Hot Strip Mill
There have been accounts of repeated failure of crane hooks at the coil yard of a Hot Strip Mill which pose a serious threat to safety in the area. More than 4 hooks failed in less than 5 years. The crane hook (rated for 36000 kg) failed from the threaded shank while lifting a load of 18143 kg. The...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2018-01-01
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| Series: | MATEC Web of Conferences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201816510006 |