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@article{199792,
        author = {Mr. Sanket Sunil Gaikwad and Mr. Rahul. R. Kulkarni and Mr. Pranay A. Makasare and Mr. Laxman V. Kamble},
        title = {DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF GLASS FIBRE MATERIAL OF A CRANE HOOK FOR STRUCTURAL STABILITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {14188-14199},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199792},
        abstract = {The project aims at the design and manufacturing of a crane hook using glass fiber composite material, with the primary objective of reducing weight without compromising its load-bearing capacity. Conventional crane hooks, usually made of steel, are heavy and prone to corrosion, which affects efficiency and handling. In this work, topology optimization is employed to minimize the material volume of the hook while maintaining the required breaking load capacity. The existing crane hook design is first analyzed to determine structural stresses under loading conditions. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is then carried out on the optimized design using suitable software to evaluate stress distribution, deformation, and safety factor. Glass fiber composite is selected for manufacturing due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness. The optimized composite hook is fabricated through appropriate composite processing techniques, and its mechanical performance is validated experimentally. The ultimate breaking load of the prototype is tested on a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) and compared with the performance of conventional steel hooks. The results demonstrate that glass fiber composite can serve as a lightweight alternative material for crane hooks while maintaining structural reliability, thereby improving operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in lifting applications.},
        keywords = {Crane Hook, Composite material, UTM.},
        month = {April},
        }