Crane FEM Consulting

Independent Engineering

Independent engineering consultancy for container cranes and heavy lifting equipment.

Structural analysis, inspections, residual life assessment and expert technical support worldwide.

20+

Years Experinence

18+

International Projects

29+

Publications

OUR SERVICES

Crane Real Weight Measurement

Crane weight determination using an original methodology combining strain gauge measurements and Finite Element Analysis

Crane Data & Log File Processing and Analysis

Processing and analysis of crane PLC data to evaluate utilization, operating cycles, overload events and other operating parameters

Investigate Existing Problems of Steel Structure

Investigation of premature cracking, plastic deformation and other structural problems to determine their causes and potential solutions

Heavy Lift Arrangements

Structural analysis for lifting gear selection, fixation methods and local reinforcement of lifted structures

Structural Repair

Structural analysis, design review and preparation of drawings and repair procedures for existing crane structures

Crane Mounting / Dismounting

Structural analysis and drawing preparation for all stages of crane mounting and dismounting

Buying / Modernization of Equipment

Independent structural analysis and design review for new equipment purchases and crane modernization projects

Residual Life Assessment

Remaining service life assessment of crane steel structures, with or without original structural drawings

Featured Projects

LIEBHERR Deck Crane

LIEBHERR Deck Crane

Structural assessment of a LIEBHERR deck crane to validate the use of an equivalent steel grade for jib...
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Gantry Crane Structural Analysis

Gantry Crane Structural Analysis

Structural assessment to verify safe operation of a portal boom crane with a 40-ton lifting capacity across the...
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RTG Crane Height Increase

RTG Crane Height Increase

Structural engineering support for a third-party RTG crane height increase from 18 to 21 meters. The project included...
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Ship-to-Shore Crane Condition Assessment

Ship-to-Shore Crane Condition Assessment

Comprehensive condition assessment of a 1976 ship-to-shore crane, including structural analysis, material evaluation, stress measurements, and remaining service...
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Trolley Frame Life Assessment

Trolley Frame Life Assessment

Structural assessment of a quay crane trolley frame as part of a major crane rehabilitation project, identifying overloaded...
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Quay Crane Repair Quality Assessment

Quay Crane Repair Quality Assessment

Independent assessment of structural repairs on four quay cranes based on strain gauge and accelerometer measurements collected before...
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ABOUT MAKSYM

Mechanical Engineer, PhD

Mechanical Engineer with more than 20 years of international experience in crane engineering, structural analysis and FEM design. Worked in the USA, Ireland, Norway, Singapore and Ukraine for leading companies including Konecranes, Portek, Palfinger and Liebherr.

Specialized in structural analysis, crane modernization, residual life assessment, fatigue analysis, FEM calculations and engineering consultancy for ports, terminals and heavy lifting equipment.

20+

Years of Experience

18+

International Projects

29+

Scintific Publications

PhD

Mechanical Engineering

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Crane Real Weight Measurement

Crane weight determination using an original methodology combining strain gauge measurements and Finite Element Analysis

Crane Data & Log File Processing and Analysis

Processing and analysis of crane PLC data to evaluate utilization, operating cycles, overload events and other operating parameters

Investigate Existing Problems of Steel Structure

Investigation of premature cracking, plastic deformation and other structural problems to determine their causes and potential solutions