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1. Classic procedures
1.1 Design types
Although design is not the subject of this article, it may be useful to recall that the context of material choice is different
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Variation design: this involves making a change in size, shape or performance without changing the principle; changing from stresses to forces, modifying dimensions, etc., can lead to material changes.
ExampleFor example, automobile engine connecting rods are subjected to compression and traction forces. They are mass-produced (several million parts a year in a variety of materials):...
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