4.1.2 - Redundant
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Define design optimization in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the terms performance, cost, and constraints.
What does the Primary Design Equation represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on maximizing or minimizing some features.
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What is the main goal of a Primary Design Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what goals engineers often pursue.
True or False: Subsidiary Design Equations are secondary to Primary Design Equations.
💡 Hint: Consider what level of priority they hold in the design process.
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Given a design problem, outline potential Primary and Subsidiary Design Equations. Justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Identify key design objectives and constraints.
Describe a scenario where you have conflicting specifications, and suggest how you would resolve it.
💡 Hint: Consider which specification plays a critical part in safety.
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