HW$1-1$: $(\backslash (\backslash$mathbf$\{20\}\backslash )$ points$)$

a$.$ From your previous work, select an engineering analysis problem, briefly describe the problem, and identify design parameters and the system responses$/$characteristics that you obtain from your analysis.

b$.$ From the engineering analysis problem, identify one response or characteristic that you want to optimize and select two or three design parameters that you can make changes to achieve the optimum design.

$($Note: The purpose of this assignment is to help you get familiar with design and optimum design using your own example. This assignment does not have unique answers, nor does it ask you to perform an actual analysis or design.$)$