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Homework Statement
"For this project we locate a trash dumpster in order to study its shape and constuction. We then attempt to determine the dimensions of a container of similar design that minimize construction cost."
1. (Already located, measured, and descibed a dumpster found).
2. "While maintaing the general shape and method of constuction, determine the dimensions such a container of the same volume should have in order to minimize the cost of construction. Use the following assumptions in your analysis:
* The sides, back, and front are to be made from 12-gauge (0.1046 inch thick) steel sheets, which cost $0.70 per square foot (including any required cuts or bends).
* The base is to be made from a 10-gauge (0.1345 inch thick) steel sheet, which costs $0.90 per square foot.
* Lids cost approximately $50.00 each, regardless of dimensions.
* Welding costs approximately $0.18 per square foot for material and labor combined.
- Give justification of any further assumptions or simplifications made of the details of construction.
3. Describe how any of your assumptions or simplifications may affect the actual result.
4. If you were hired as a constultant on this investigation, what would your conclusion be? Would you recommend altering the design of the dumpster? If so, describe the savings that would result."
Homework Equations
For this problem, going to choose a simple design of a dumpers, square. So we're going to have for the area equation v = base x height x width.
I'm not sure how I bring in the constraints due to costs into this problem.
The Attempt at a Solution
base=b, width=w, height=h. Therefore v=bwh. I think from this point I have to find the critical points, solving for them but not even sure how. I appreciate any advice on how to begin, or solved, thank you.
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