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1. Approach: To approach the problem of moving large stock plate and sheet metal from one point to another, the decision to design a crane to solve this issue was simple. Any other device would need floor space that is severely limited, and take up space that needs to be clear for the movement of other machines and work on the shop floor. A jib crane would allow the movement of such materials without permanently limiting the actual floor space of the areas that the crane is operating within.
    

2. Design Description: The design of this crane consists of a pulley hoist connected to a strait boom arm that extends from a vertical support beam. This vertical support is attached to a pillar by hinges that allow the whole crane to rotate more than 180 degrees. The pillar is supported and anchored to the ground using a foot plate with concrete anchor bolts.
    

3. In depth analysis: For more information on the analysis of the structure and operation of this crane design, find it here.