Design cables for lifting heavy weights? 1

[Michael66]

Hi,I've been asked to design cables to lift amodular building(40,000 lbs)in Canada.I realy don't know which code/referance I should follow?
Thank you

 

[jec67]

In the U.S. I believe it is ANSI B30 that governs on hoisting and rigging.

Another good source is the Crosby Company. Their catalog contains a large amount of information on wire rope/cables and rigging.

 

[cap4000]

Check out this website.

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http://wwwrope.com/literature.htm

Has just you need. Good Luck.