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Design, analyze, fabricate, and test an overhead crane to lift weights up to 1400lb with specific specifications and materials provided for the project at Rowan University.
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The Hoistinator Sophomore Clinic Design Project Rowan University
Design Problem Design, analyze, fabricate, and test an overhead crane to lift heavy weights.
Up to 1400lb! Primary Specifications To lift a weight, quickly: • >400 lbs, • >24 inches in elevation • < 4 seconds Weight = 70lb Diameter = 24”, Thickness = 0.5” # of plates = 20
Main Crane Column • Main Crane Column • 6” construction-grade I beam • Structural steel • 0.5” pin-holes 2” apart along edge • Base • Structural steel • C-channel
Crane Pivot & Stopper Column Stopper Pivot axis
Pick-up Reel • Diameter = 3”
Pulley • Diameter = 6”
Timer Circuit • Your design must include a timer circuit capable of measuring and displaying weight lift time during the 24-inch travel from the initial elevation to the final elevation. • An official time circuit will be used simultaneously
Structural Materials • Aluminum • 75 in3 of 2024-T3 in various sizes • No dimension exceeding 48” • Plastic • 50 in3 of TIVAR UHMW in bar stock • Volume constraint is measured before any drilling or other material removal operation, i.e., pre-machined
Miscellaneous Supplies • Miscellaneous supplies such as pulleys, pins (with pulley spacer blocks and shims), nuts, bolts, and other minor parts will be available. • Tools will be supplied, but it will be more convenient if you carry your own. • You will be able to use project lab. • You will use various machines to fabricate the parts.
Performance Formula • P: Performance Index • W: Weight being lifted • h: Height reached • t: Official time • tm: Time measured with your timer circuit • LCA: Life Cycle Assessment Eco-indicator points • PW: Present worth
Important Dates • Sept. 30: Preliminary Design Proposal • Oct. 14: Machining Starts • Dec. 2: Preliminary Testing • Dec. 9: Final Testing!