Lecture 4 Materials Selection Process
Lecture 4 Materials Selection Process
E1 2
• For loading conditions that could lead to buckling,
applies
E 1/ 3
• For a stiff beam in bending, the material index is
Shaping Joining
Finishing
E.g. casting, Machining E.g.
Raw E.g.
molding, and heat adhesives,
Materials polishing,
powder treatment welding,
coating,
metallufry fasteners
Assumption:
Twisting moment and length of the shaft are specified
(fixed variables), the radius may be varied (free variable)
J 2
2T f 2T
Thus, r 3 or N r 3 where N is the safety factor
( )
Minimum mass can be achieved by minimizing f 2/3
Performance index, P is f
2/3
( )
Taking the logarithm scale of both sides and rearranging:
1. Take the case of a light, stiff, strong tie rod (i.e. loaded
in tension). - One objectives, two constraints
• Objective: to minimise mass of tie rod (light)
• Constraints: (1) should not deflect more than given
amount under applied load (stiff), (2) should not yield
under applied load (strong)
Method of selection:
Rank Screen Seek supporting information
Conflicting Objectives:
- Trade-off is to cope with conflicting constraints and
balance divergent objectives
• Address the most pressing issues first and strike a balance