2.1 - Primary Design Equation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Primary Design Equation?
💡 Hint: What should you achieve with this equation?
Name one type of subsidiary design equation.
💡 Hint: Think of requirements beyond the main goal.
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What is the function of the Primary Design Equation (PDE)?
💡 Hint: What does this equation primarily focus on?
True or False: Subsidiary Design Equations (SDE) represent only the main objective.
💡 Hint: What role do the subsidiary equations play?
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Challenge Problems
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A company wants to optimize a crane design to lift cargo while minimizing weight. Write down the primary design equation and at least two subsidiary equations.
💡 Hint: Consider both weight and relevant constraints.
Given a limit equation stress ≤ 300 MPa, how would exceeding this value impact the design feasibility and safety?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of failing safety standards.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Introduction to Design Optimization
- Basics of Design Optimization
- Optimization in Computer-Aided Design
- Introduction to CAD Optimization Techniques
- Optimization Methods Lecture Notes
- CAD Software Overview - Altair Optimization
- Understanding Design Optimization
- Design Optimization in Engineering
- Optimization Approaches in CAD