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Published: 22nd October 2001Conceptual design, along with need identification and analysis, make up the initial stage of the design process. Need analysis transforms the often vague statement of a design task into a set of design requirements. Conceptual design encompasses the generation of concepts and integration into system-level solutions, leading to a relatively detailed design. This book is devoted to the crucial initial stage of engineering design. In particular, it focuses on parameter analysis, a methodology that leads the user through the design process, helping to identify critical issues (parameters) of the design and propose configuration-specific solutions. To illustrate the principles discussed, the authors present numerous examples and a variety of real-world case studies. The emphasis throughout is on innovation. This useful text will appeal to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practising engineers, architects, and product development managers.
' ... offers a broader insight into the thought processes that can lead to new concepts - meaning a fundamentally different solution to an already existing problem, or perhaps a new design challenge - and provides a stimulus to direct the designer along a more fruitful path when it comes to innovation in design. It is a well-written and highly readable book, and is to be recommended for its refreshing approach to innovation in conceptual design.' Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Need identification and analysis | |
| Need identification and analysis case study: packing factor of sand in electrical fuses | |
| Introduction to parameter analysis | |
| Parameter analysis put to work | |
| Conceptual design case study: HVAC airflow sensor | |
| Conceptual design case study: cut-edge sensor for flooring removal | |
| Conceptual design case study: low-cost industrial indexing systems | |
| Conceptual design case study: equal-channel-angular-extrusion metalworking | |
| Need analysis and conceptual design case study: 'ball mover' | |
| Technology observation | |
| Conclusion | |
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ISBN: 9780521778480
ISBN-10: 0521778484
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 248
Published: 21st November 2001
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24
x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.43
