Design of a Crane with a Capacity of 2 Tons in Weighbridge Applications Using AutoCAD Software 2020

Abstract

The development of transportation and distribution activities of goods has increased significantly over time. Various types of vehicles are used to meet community needs, ranging from light vehicles to heavy vehicles, such as trucks with various axle configurations. These distribution activities often involve transporting large quantities of commodities, which can cause overloading problems in goods vehicles. Based on laws and regulations related to road transportation, such as Road Law No. 38 of 2004 and the regulations on Heaviest Axial Loads (MST), vehicle load capacity has been determined to ensure traffic safety and the resilience of road infrastructure. However, in practice, violations of vehicle load limits still occur frequently. This condition leads to increased road damage and poses a risk to other road users' safety. To control these problems, the government provides weighbridge facilities that measure and monitor the weight of passing vehicles. Vehicles detected carrying an excess load are generally required to unload part of their load before continuing their journey. However, the process of moving or unloading loads on weighbridges is still largely manual, so it takes a relatively long time and a relatively inefficient. One solution to improve process efficiency is the use of lifting aids, such as cranes. Cranes can facilitate the faster, safer movement of goods with a given capacity. Therefore, a crane design is needed that meets operational needs in the weighbridge area, considering structural strength, material selection, and safety factors. By using engineering design software such as AutoCAD, crane designs can be made more precise to meet the planned lifting capacity and minimize the risk of structural failure during operation.