Chapter 1, Problem 1.83PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To compare the relative cost of aluminum, steel, and titanium frames for bicycles. Only the relative cost is due to the costs of the materials must be compared.

Concept Introduction:

The less widely available the material is the more expensive it is. Also if the isolation and extraction of the material is tedious, time consuming, labor intensive with low yield then the material will be expensive.