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Principle

33. Homogeneity

a. Make objects interacting with a primary object out of the
same material or material that is close to it in behavior

  • Principle Description:  If two or more objects or substances interact with each other, they should consist of the same material, energy, or information.

  • Hints on Usage:  When looking for ways to utilize this principle in your system, look for the possibility of homogeneous material compositions and look for homogeneity in action, objects, features, and functions. Look for both technical and non-technical areas of change.

  • Look for ways to apply this principle to all levels of materials, energy, information, and interactions.  For example, look at the micro or atomic level, at the macro level, at the part-to-part level, and at the system-to-system level.

  • Marginal homogeneity refers to equality (lack of significant difference) between one or more materials;  i.e., two materials or properties are close enough that no significant harm will occur.


Examples:
  • Mechanical:  If a moving material, such as the bulk flow of zinc particles is going to rub against and wear a second stationary material, you can make the stationary material out of zinc – any degradation of the moving zinc will repair minor defects in the surface of the stationary zinc material.

  • If there is too much detergent in a washing machine, the foam can overflow and fill the room.  In order to prevent this, a chemist suggested adding a small amount of soap, a detergent having a different surface tension.  As a result, washing is not impaired, but foam is efficiently suppressed.

  • Balanced microscopic dispersion of certain elements in metals can enhance the strength and uniformity of properties in the material.

  • Teams and leaders working on a project should have a homogeneous understanding of the desired end result of a project;  a shared vision.

  • Businesses create a corporate culture, and resulting homogeneity, by consistent action and shared values.

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