Crane Hook
This is a third year mechanical engineering project given in the Advanced Mechanics and Structural Optimisation module [MEC3029] taught at Newcastle University. It involves desigining a crane hook profile 8 millimeters thick and made from S355J2 steel (σ y - 335MPa & UTS 470-630 MPa) to meet the following specifications:
The hook must not yeild before 15kN.
The hook must yield by 30kN.
The hook must fail by 60kN.
Predicted yield load: 22.7kN
30 kN yield requirement
Predicted Failure Load: 35.2 kN