MIL-HDBK-1038
ABSTRACT
This handbook addresses the most prevalent varieties of cranes within the
inventories of U.S. Navy shore facilities. There still remain many less common
and some unique, one-of-a-kind cranes in service, which fall outside the practical
scope of this handbook. The period of crane design extends from contemporary to
the early 1940's.
The individual varieties of cranes included in this handbook are further grouped
as "older" and "newer" types and as standard commercial and custom (built-up)
designs.
The handbook begins with a non-technical description of the selected varieties of
cranes and progresses to rigorous engineering methodology and design requirements
for the main assemblies and their component parts. It is intended for the use of
engineers proficient in the technical disciplines relevant to cranes, but not
necessarily expert in all phases of crane design.
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