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Crane Dynamic Factor - DNV-ST-0378

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Hoisting dynamic factor ψ for offshore and shipboard cranes per DNV-ST-0378 / API 2C - the multiplier on static load for design.

Formula

$$ \psi = \psi_0 + 0.3,v_{hoist} + 0.15,H_s $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$\psi_0$Base dynamic factor-DNV-ST-0378
$v_{hoist}$Hoisting speedm/smaker data
$H_s$Sea state at liftmmetocean

Sources

  • DNV-ST-0378.
  • API Spec 2C.