ISO 15143-1:2010—Mobile Road Construction Machinery
As technology advances, it is continuously being used to develop worksite information systems in the construction industry. The introduction of such systems into construction projects…
ASA/ANSI S12.3-2023: Declaration Of Product Noise Emission Values
When anyone is exposed to 8 hours of 85 dBA or higher each workday without proper protection hearing damage may occur. Repeated exposure to loud…
ASME B29.28-2015 (R2020): High-Strength Roller Chains
Roller chains are a popular type of chain that provide a reliable mechanism for transmitting power to many kinds of different moving parts. Since its…
ANSI/ASSP A10.32-2023: Construction Fall Protection Systems
Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers. Each year, roughly 300–400 construction workers fall to their deaths, most often while working at…
ASME B30.2-2022: Overhead And Gantry Cranes
The shaduf, the first type of crane, was invented circa 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia, and it had a lever apparatus with a bucket-like structure on…
ASME B30.9-2021: Slings
The sling, like many other technologies, has roots in warfare. Constructed in various forms since the dawn of civilization, slings were archaic missile launchers, firing…
ANSI/ASSP A10.5-2020: Material Hoists Requirements
For those of us who are not privy to its secrets, there exist many mysteries surrounding construction sites. For one: how exactly do you transport…
A Measurement of the Shocks Delivered to the Hand-Arm System
Those who consistently operate power tools are prone to the side effects that shock-type exposure can cause on the human body. Such power tools include,…
SAE J 1455-2017 – Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications
SAE J 1455-2017 – Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications is focused on the different environmental processes that may inflict…