A Pugh chart is a method used to analyze different ideas and to determine the optimal choice
Assigned Weights to Objectives
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| Objectives |
Weights |
| Safety |
9 |
| Ease of use |
6 |
| Portable |
8 |
| Use of standard parts |
7 |
| Cost |
3 |
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| Design Objectives |
Weights |
Design 1 |
Design 2 |
Design 3 |
Design 4 |
| Safety |
9 |
(++) |
- - |
DATUM |
- |
| Ease of use |
6 |
+ |
+ |
DATUM |
-- |
| Portability |
5 |
- |
-- |
DATUM |
++ |
| Use of standard parts |
7 |
0 |
(++) |
DATUM |
_ |
| Cost |
3 |
(+) |
(+) |
DATUM |
(++) |
| Score(+) |
|
27 |
23 |
0 |
16 |
| Score (-) |
|
5 |
28 |
0 |
28 |
| Total |
|
22 |
-5 |
0 |
-12 |