Lesson 1
Ambiguity in Component Selection
Recognizing when standard choices fail and how to judge alternatives.
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Micro lesson 1
When Standard Bearings FailMicro lesson 2
Ambiguous Fit DecisionsLesson 2
Trade-offs in Material and Geometry
Balancing conflicting demands and anticipating hidden consequences.
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Material Substitution Under PressureMicro lesson 2
Geometry Changes for Cost SavingsLesson 3
Limits of Optimization
Knowing when further optimization harms reliability or increases risk.
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Over-Optimization and FragilityMicro lesson 2
Knowing When to Stop Improving