Optimum Design : Theory Questions, Answers, Numerical Problems

Optimum design related key Notes to remember

Key Points to remember :

• Population referes to the whole group of apparently identical parts or components which are under consideration of statistical analysis.
• Sample is the small portion of the population that is randomly selected from the population for evaluation purpose.
• Variable refers to the characteristic under consideration of each part or component.

Turnbuckle Design: Diagram, Steps and Numericals

Turnbuckle design introduction

Cotter joint Design Procedure

Cotter Joint Introduction 

Cotter joint is demonstrated in figure below.Before going into detailed steps to design and find dimensions of cotter joint, it is necessary to understand clearly the various components, their functions and assembly of cotter joint. Here is the exploded view of cotter joint.

Lever design basics

Lever design Key points to remember regarding design of levers :