Crane FEM Consulting

Projects

PROJECTS

Selected Our Engineering Projects

A selection of completed projects demonstrating our engineering expertise, technical capability and commitment to safe and reliable crane operations

RTG Crane Height Increase

Structural assessment and engineering design for increasing the RTG crane height from 18 to 21 meters, including fatigue, buckling, static strength and stability verification

Ship Loader Productivity Upgrade

Engineering assessment of a Ship Loader modernization project, including structural survey and analysis, residual life assessment and verification of increased operational loads

Ship-to-Shore Crane Condition Assessment

Condition and residual life assessment of a 1976 ship-to-shore crane in Norway, including structural inspection, stress measurements and structural analysis of the crane boom

Portal Crane Upgrade Assessment

Structural assessment of a portal boom crane for operation with a 40 t lifting load at increased outreach, including strength, stability and wheel load verification

Quay Crane Boom Deformation

Investigation of plastic deformation in a quay crane boom using strain gauge measurements and structural analysis to determine the root cause of unequal forestay forces

Portal Crane Structural Analysis

Structural analysis of a new MARK-36 portal level luffing crane, including wheel loads, static strength, fatigue and buckling assessment with reinforcement recommendations

LIEBHERR Deck Crane Assessment

Structural assessment of a deck crane jib following joint deformation, verifying the use of an alternative steel grade for repair and approval by the classification authority

Rail Clamp Strength Analysis

Structural assessment of a crane rail clamp safety system, including static strength, bolted connections, lever mechanisms and fatigue analysis for storm wind loading

Trolley Frame Life Assessment

Structural and residual life assessment of a quay crane trolley frame, identifying overloaded structural areas susceptible to cracking and plastic deformation and requiring reinforcement

STS Crane Relocation Analysis

Structural and buckling analysis of two STS cranes for sea transportation, including ship acceleration loads, lashing design and verification of required structural reinforcement

Quay Crane Modification Analysis

Structural analysis for increasing the quay crane outreach, including wheel load verification, static strength, fatigue and buckling assessment in accordance with FEM 1.001.

Quay Crane Repair Quality Assessment

Quality assessment of repairs performed on four quay cranes, using strain gauge and vibration measurements to evaluate structural behavior and verify the effectiveness of the modifications

Two Quay Cranes Structural Assessment

Structural survey and analysis of two quay cranes, including static strength verification for five trolley positions and identification of structural elements and joints requiring reinforcement or modification