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A small number of specialty lifting equipment manufacturers currently produce hydraulic lifting gantries that utilize hydraulically telescoped legs that are structured much like telescopic crane booms. There are presently no uniform standards that provide guidance to the industry for the design and fabrication of such equipment. This paper discusses the uses of these gantries, examines current standards for similar types of lifting equipment, and makes recommendations for design and fabrication.

The land transportation of oversize, overweight cargo must be planned and executed with due consideration given to the specialized hauling equipment used and the impact of that equipment on the road surface. This paper examines the various types of hauling equipment currently in use and the engineering considerations associated with the use thereof. The methods are demonstrated by means of an example using the transportation of a 350-ton steam generator.