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TY - JOUR
T1 - Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components.
AU - French, M. J.
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - The functional designer can derive help in his work from various principles, such as the minimization of unsprung mass and the principle of least constraint. This paper lists three groups of such principles which bear upon the structural aspects of design. These are structural design principles proper, general principles bearing upon the structural aspects and principles relating to joints. Some examples from mature technology are given, but the chief use of principles is in cases of evolution or innovation. Some related concepts (efficiencies of use) are given and a brief mention is made of the possible value of such principles in the development of the P-aesthetic sense by which designers recognise good solutions at an early stage.
AB - The functional designer can derive help in his work from various principles, such as the minimization of unsprung mass and the principle of least constraint. This paper lists three groups of such principles which bear upon the structural aspects of design. These are structural design principles proper, general principles bearing upon the structural aspects and principles relating to joints. Some examples from mature technology are given, but the chief use of principles is in cases of evolution or innovation. Some related concepts (efficiencies of use) are given and a brief mention is made of the possible value of such principles in the development of the P-aesthetic sense by which designers recognise good solutions at an early stage.
U2 - 10.1080/09544829208914759
DO - 10.1080/09544829208914759
M3 - Journal article
VL - 3
SP - 229
EP - 241
JO - Journal of Engineering Design
JF - Journal of Engineering Design
SN - 1466-1837
IS - 3
ER -