Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Technology Teacher
Volume
69
Issue
5
Publisher
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Publication Date
2010
First Page
18
Last Page
23
Abstract
The presents information on optimization, an important stage of engineering design. Criteria and design constraints are used in the optimization stage of the engineering design process to allow the designer to locate the optimal solution. Before initiating a prototype work, both analysis and optimization are done in designing a product. Optimization is done to create the best design relative to a set of prioritized criteria or constraints, including maximizing factors such as productivity, strength, reliability, longevity, efficiency and utilization.
Recommended Citation
Kelley, T. R. (2010). Optimization, an important stage of engineering design. The Technology Teacher, 69(5), 18-23.
Comments
Originally published by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). HTML fulltext available through EBSCOhost.
Note: This article appeared in The Technology Teacher, and is posted here with permission from the publisher.