This document discusses the design of gantry girders for cranes. It begins with classifications of cranes based on their duty cycle. It then lists the typical parts of an overhead crane and considerations for loading, including vertical and horizontal loads. Guidelines are provided for selecting a gantry girder profile, including span to depth ratio. Structural stability factors like girder section properties, column arrangement, bracing, and crane stops are covered. Finally, the document discusses load combinations, design calculations according to code, and some additional design considerations.