Journal of Mechanical Design

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DESIGN ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

3/1/2008 Author: Papalambros, P.Y., Technical EditorVolume: 130(3) – March, 2008 What is design? Why is design “special?” And, is it really? Many of us have often heard these questions, pondered, and participated in the ensuing arguments. When bringing up these questions and promising to answer them, I have occasionally and somewhat cheekily put forth the position that […]