3.9.2 Problem Definition:

•The basic theory for beam design is available in any good mechanical design textbook. In this example it will not be given.

•The inputs were determined to be few in number: BeamType, Beam Material, Beam Thickness, Beam Width, Beam Height, Beam Length, Load Position, Load Force.

•The possible outputs are Cross Section Area, Weight, Axial Stiffness, Bending Stiffness, and Beam Deflection, a visual display of Beam Geometry, a display of Beam Deflection.