What are some examples of structures that may require mechanical design principles to be applied?
There are many situations where such design principles are used to ensure that a structure is strong enough to do the job that is required of it, while avoiding the disadvantages of overdesigning. Examples include machine components and guarding, platforms, new devices that are being developed, storage racks and other structures to contribute to the more efficient or safer workplace among many other possibilities. • When is the certification of a professional engineer required? Often when obtaining approvals for the appropriate municipal, provincial or federal government agencies an opinion or approval is required. You may also simply want or consider it wise to seek this to ensure your product will do the job for your customers properly and well. Minimizing the risk of problems and legal liability are also important considerations. • Finite Element Analysis seems to be becoming more popular all the time. Doesn’t it make mechanical design unnecessary? FEA is a great tool, especially fo
