1 Scope
This document specifies limit states and methods to prevent mechanical hazards in
shafts and rotating or non-rotating axles of cranes by design and theoretical proof of competence.
This document is intended to be used together with the other generic parts of the
EN 13001 series of standards (see Annex D).
This document covers specific shafts and rotating or non-rotating axles as an integrated part of cranes, that are not dealt with by other EN 13001 standards (e.g. pinned connections in EN 13001‑3‑1:2025 ). It is not intended to shafts or axles being part of standardized component (e.g. gearboxes, motors).
The significant hazardous situations and hazardous events that could result in risks
to persons during intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse are identified in
Annex E. Clauses 4 to 7 of this document provide requirements and methods to reduce or eliminate these risks:
exceeding the limits of strength (yield, ultimate, fatigue);
exceeding temperature limits of material or components.
This document does not deal with the proofs of str...