GOST 32579.4-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 32579.4-2013 — "Cranes. Design principles for loads and load combinations. Part 4. Jib cranes." This intergovernmental (GOST) standard specifies principles for forming design loads and load combinations used when performing strength, stability and serviceability calculations for jib (boom) type cranes and their mechanical elements.

Abstract

This document is Part 4 of the GOST 32579 series and supplements the general rules given in Part 1 by giving requirements and calculation principles specific to jib (boom) cranes. It aligns with the international ISO principles on loads and load combinations for cranes while specifying national/regional adaptations and exclusions. The standard defines characteristic loads, combination rules, wind and dynamic load considerations, and references calculation clauses used in stability checks for jib cranes.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Introduced into force 1 June 2015 (designation year 2013; introduced by Rosstandart order issued 22 August 2014, effective 01.06.2015).
• Publisher: Interstate system of standards (GOST / EASC); implemented and published through the Russian national body (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: Cranes — ICS 53.020.20 (Lifting equipment: Cranes).
• Edition / version: Designation year 2013 (GOST 32579.4-2013); first introduced into national practice 2015.
• Number of pages: Typically published as a short technical part (commonly listed as 13 pages in catalogues).

Scope

The standard establishes principles for determining characteristic loads and load combinations for design calculations of jib (boom) cranes and their components. It is intended for structural and mechanical strength, stability and durability verification of jib cranes. It does not cover shipboard and offshore cranes, underground mine cranes, or cranes that are an integral part of special technological equipment — these are explicitly excluded. The part complements the general rules given in GOST 32579.1 (Part 1) with requirements specific to jib cranes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of characteristic design loads for jib cranes (dead loads, lifting loads, inertial/dynamic effects, wind, temperature effects).
• Rules for forming load combinations for strength and stability checks (limit states, partial and combination factors consistent with the series).
• Specific guidance for wind loading and its application to jib cranes, including application to stability calculations.
• Requirements for considering crane operational modes (e.g., parked, loaded, unloaded, slewing) and worst-case positions for loading.
• References and normative links to Part 1 (general principles) and other parts of the GOST 32579 series for complementary clauses and methods.

Typical use and users

Applied by crane designers and structural engineers when performing calculation of jib crane structures and mechanisms; by manufacturers for design verification and documentation; by certification and conformity-assessment bodies, technical inspectors and construction supervisors assessing compliance with load and combination rules; and by researchers comparing national practice with ISO principles. Engineers use it alongside Part 1 and other relevant national/regional standards when preparing design reports and safety assessments.

Related standards

Part of the GOST 32579 series: GOST 32579.1-2013 (Part 1 — General principles), and the other parts addressing mobile cranes, tower cranes and bridge cranes (e.g., Parts 2, 3, 5). The series takes into account and references ISO 8686 (Cranes — Design principles for loads and load combinations) and related national/regional codes for crane loads and stability.

Keywords

GOST 32579.4-2013; jib crane; boom crane; cranes; design loads; load combinations; wind loading; stability; Rosstandart; ISO 8686; lifting equipment; ICS 53.020.20.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 32579.4-2013 is Part 4 of the GOST 32579 series: "Cranes. Design principles for loads and load combinations. Part 4. Jib cranes." It sets rules for forming the design loads and load combinations used when calculating jib cranes.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the principles and specific requirements for determining characteristic loads (dead, live, wind, dynamic, temperature, etc.), and the rules for combining those loads for strength, serviceability and stability checks of jib (boom) cranes. It excludes shipboard, underground and certain special-purpose cranes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Crane designers, structural and mechanical engineers, manufacturers, test and certification bodies, safety inspectors and regulatory authorities working with lifting equipment and crane safety in the jurisdictions that apply GOST/EASC standards.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is listed as active (in force); it is a 2013-designation standard that was introduced into force on 1 June 2015. Users should confirm the current status in their national/regional registry before relying on it for mandatory compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 4 of the multi-part GOST 32579 series addressing cranes and the principles for forming loads and load combinations. Other parts cover general principles (Part 1), mobile cranes, tower cranes, bridge cranes and related topics. The series references ISO 8686 principles.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Jib crane, boom crane, design loads, load combinations, wind load, stability, GOST 32579, ISO 8686, lifting equipment, cranes, ICS 53.020.20.