TEST BANK FOR Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and Machines A Failure Prevention Perspective 2nd Edition By Jack A. Collins, Henry R. Busby, George H. Staab Converted

1-1. Define engineering design and elaborate on each important concept in the definition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solution (Ref. 1.2) Engineering design is an iterative decision-making process that has the objective of creating and optimizing a new or improved engineering system or device for the fulfillment of a human need or desire, with regard for conservation of resources and en...