(1) EN 1991-3 defines actions imposed by cranes and other machines including dynamic effects, ifrelevant, for the structural design of crane or machine supporting structures.(2) EN 1991-3 provides guidance on crane classification in terms of dynamic factors and fatigue actions.(3) EN 1991-3 applies to supporting structures of bridge, gantry and wall cranes travelling on fixed runways; fixed machines that cause a harmonic dynamic loading on fixed supporting structures.(4) The principles provided in EN 1991-3 can be applied also to determine actions on supportingstructures of cranes other than those referred to in (3).(5) EN 1991-3 does not provide partial factors for actions.NOTE For partial factors for actions, see Annex A.5 to EN 1990:2023+prA1:2024.(6) EN 1991-3 does not provide actions or provisions for the design of cranes and machines.