Quick answer
Lifting & Rigging Calculations covers calculating lifting lug, spreader and package lifting loads for safe installation. Done properly, it follows AISC 360, ASCE 7, EN 1993 and produces analysis model & load combinations that a fabricator or reviewer can use without rework. Structural Engineering Services delivers lifting & rigging calculations to clients in 40+ countries with a senior-engineer review on every package.
The standards that govern lifting & rigging calculations
Lifting & Rigging Calculations is governed by AISC 360, ASCE 7, EN 1993, IS 800, ACI 318. Which one leads depends on the project location and the owner's specification — a US refinery package and a European commercial building may need the same discipline executed to entirely different rules.
Beyond the headline code, most projects layer client specifications on top: operator standards (Shell DEPs, Saudi Aramco SAES, ADNOC), fabricator preferences and local authority requirements. A good lifting & rigging calculations partner maps all of them into a compliance matrix at kick-off.
How code compliance is demonstrated
Compliance is shown through documentation, not assertion. Your package should include:
- Design basis / basis-of-design note referencing the governing code and edition.
- Calculation reports with load combinations and acceptance criteria.
- Drawings flagged with the applicable code and material grades.
- A documented checker's review with sign-off.
- Revision-controlled transmittals so the latest code-compliant issue is unambiguous.
Common compliance mistakes
The most frequent compliance failures we see in lifting & rigging calculations are edition drift (working to a superseded code edition), mixing code systems mid-package, and missing project-specific overlays. Each is avoidable with a kick-off compliance matrix and a senior review gate.
Working across multiple jurisdictions
Global projects often need one package that satisfies several jurisdictions. We deliver lifting & rigging calculations to AISC 360 and ASCE 7 routinely and maintain checklists for each, so multi-code packages are reviewed against every governing standard, not just the primary one.
Lifting & Rigging Calculations Codes & Standards Explained: FAQ
Which code applies to lifting & rigging calculations?
Lifting & Rigging Calculations covers calculating lifting lug, spreader and package lifting loads for safe installation. Done properly, it follows AISC 360, ASCE 7, EN 1993 and produces analysis model & load combinations that a fabricator or reviewer can use without rework. Structural Engineering Services delivers lifting & rigging calculations to clients in 40+ countries with a senior-engineer review on every package.
Which software is used for lifting & rigging calculations?
We deliver on licensed STAAD.Pro, RAM Connection, Foundation Advanced and issue native files plus PDF, DWG and IFC on request.
Which standards do you follow for lifting & rigging calculations?
We work to AISC 360, ASCE 7, EN 1993, IS 800, ACI 318, plus client specifications such as Shell DEPs and major operator standards.
How long does a lifting & rigging calculations package take?
Small packages are typically delivered in 3–7 working days; larger scopes are split into phased submissions agreed at kick-off.
How do I get a quote for lifting & rigging calculations?
Send your drawings or scope through our quote form — a senior engineer reviews them and returns a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours, free and without obligation.