Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Mechanical Engineering 2328-4110 4 7 2016 12 17 Estimation of Residual Life and Proposed Adjustments for Extending the Life of an Overhead Travelling Crane 293 296 EN Ingrid Delyová Department of Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technical University of Košice, Slovakia František Trebuňa Peter Sivák AJME20164712 10.12691/ajme-4-7-12 2016 8 7 2016 11 21 2016 12 15 The evaluation of structures in contemporary times has taken on a more significant role. The current financial situation is forcing owners or operators to extend the life of existing structures and equipment. The operator is faced with two major challenges: the need to extend the continued safe operation of assets and their cost-effective maintenance. This paper looks at the estimation of residual life of an overhead travelling crane and proposes modifications that can be carried out to increase its life span.