Function | Beam or Column |
Constraints | -Length L specified |
-Strength: must not fail under design loads | |
-Buckling: must not buckle under design loads | |
-Must not fracture if accidently struck | |
-Must support at least 10% of a person’s total weight | |
Objectives | Minimize cost, C |
Free Variables | -Diameter of column |
-Choice of material | |
Additional Requirements | -High fracture toughness |
-Reasonable formability |