1.A4.2 DEDICATED SUPPORTING STRUCTURES

A theoretical check on the dedicated supporting structure, e.g. runway, should be carried out by a structural engineer or other suitably qualified person. To do this, the engineer will need to know the nature, positions and values of the loads to be imposed. With regard to the allowances to be made for dynamic loading, the structure should be designed in accordance with the applicable National standard.

The dedicated supporting structure itself should be constructed, tested and certified in accordance with,SECTION 10 - SLEWING JIB CRANES,SECTION 11 - RUNWAYS and SECTION 12 of this code and should, together with all connections to the supporting structure, be subject to periodic thorough examination at appropriate intervals.