Information frameworks for conceptual engineering design

Colton, Jonathan S.; Pun, Raymond

doi:10.1007/bf01206537

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“…Problem recognition begins with need recognition and identification of objectives (Dixon, 1966). Objectives of the problem recognition stage are to: (a) create a written problem statement, (b) generate solutions to meet needs, and (c) create ideas and sketches (Colton & Pun, 1990;Leech, 1972;Lewis & Samuel, 1989). The designer must respond to problem needs that are often not well defined.…”

Section: Engineering Design Process Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Applicability of the Engineering Design Process Theory in the Apparel Design Process

Regan

Kincade

Sheldon

1998

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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An effective apparel design process is key to the successful launch of an apparel product. Application of engineering design process theory, the foundation of the design process, may enhance understanding of the apparel design process. Goals of this research were to: (a) interpret actions and decisions made during the apparel design process, (b) determine whether the specific stages of engineering design process theory were used by apparel designers and merchandisers, and (c) determine applicability of engineering design process theory to apparel design. The research method was interpretive qualitative research employing triangulated methods of long interview and observation. Interview questions focused on actions and decisions made during the apparel design process. Inter-rater reliability and respondent validation were used to increase research reliability. Results showed that there is a systematic building block process to designing apparel lines and a direct relationship between engineering design process theory and process steps used by apparel design associates.

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Section: Engineering Design Process Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Applicability of the Engineering Design Process Theory in the Apparel Design Process

Regan

Kincade

Sheldon

1998

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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“…Concurrent engineering decision making, a new engineering philosophy for U.S. industries to gain competitiveness in the global market, is a seemingly simple idea that is based on some fundamentally different views on how products are conceived, engineered, manufactured, and supported. The idea is that people can do a better job if they cooperate to achieve a common goal [1,2].…”

Section: The Intergrated Product and Process Development Team Approacmentioning

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Organization Structures, Concurrent Engineering, and Computerized Enterprise Integration

Dong

1995

Concurrent Engineering

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Great competition in the contemporary manufacturing industry has resulted in companies taking a close look at their production practices. Increasing needs for higher productivity and better product quality is forcing manufacturers to reevaluate their production philosophy, and improve their product and manufacturing processes.Quick and correct decision making during product and manufacturing process development is the key for a company's success. In this paper, following the discussion of organizational structures and Concurrent Engineering (CE) requirements, an object-oriented window-based (OOWB) information framework is introduced for enhancing concurrent engineering decision making and organization integration. This framework attempts to seamlessly and transparently connect product design, acquisition, manufacturing process development, and other various life-cycle support activities. In the framework, each activity is considered as an object and represented by a window. The OOWB information system forms an integrated virtual manufacturing environment in a company.

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“…Engineering design can be characterized as an information-based process (Colton et al, 1994). From the earliest recognition of need, proceeding through to the completion of finalized design and documentation, information is gathered, manipulated and generated.…”

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A multi-methodology and sustainability-supporting framework for implementation and assessment of a holistic building renovation: Implementation and assessment of a holistic sustainable building renovation

Kamari

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Future building renovation concerns more holistic perspectives related to the sustainability seen in a wider range of objectives/criteria facilitated by the renovation scenarios. Renovation should be a means of improving and developing buildings to meet the needs and challenges of the future and of making homeowners and tenants less vulnerable due to rising energy costs in the future. There is a great potential for reducing energy consumption in existing buildings. However, that does not mean compromising on the quality and architectural values that make the buildings special. Therefore, existing buildings cannot simply be renovated, but must undergo a deep transformation to comply with wider range of objectives/criteria. That includes and addresses the "hard" objectives/criteria (quantitative/measurable criteria such as energy consumption or energy generation) and the "soft" objectives/criteria (qualitative/immeasurable criteria such as spatial quality) in parallel. These objectives both can be achieved, if holistic renovation scenarios are generated each time the buildings are renovated by focus on addressing both the mentioned objectives/criteria. In this framework, the major difference between a deep building renovation and an ordinary one is a commitment to a holistic approach in which objectives/criteria are targeted early in the design stages and subsequently are considered for their interdependence throughout sustainability perspectives.A review of recent research has revealed that the present efforts on sustainable objectives fulfilment in renovation projects are not sufficient. It demonstrates compounding the typical challenges of a sustainable retrofitting from theory to implement stages is lack of an appropriate design methodology. It should take into account retrofitting projects initially in order to interact with the different stakeholders and then to embark on the sustainability objectives/criteria in its full sense. It should assist to identify, manage, and evaluate the holistic objectives among various alternative retrofitting solutions during the early design stages. In this perspective, the present thesis has been developed according to the following objectives: a) It primarily considers building renovation as a complex messy/wicked problem. As such, it gives details on how combinations of methods that are parts of SSM (Soft Systems Methodologies) and MCDM (Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods) are able to cope with its complexity. It consequently develops a methodology, which is entitled Holistic Multi-methodology for Building Renovation -HMSR. The HMSR serve as a means to structure retrofitting problems in accordance with the sustainability in its full sense to support the decision-making and help to develop most appropriate retrofitting scenarios. b) It addresses a new simplified holistic sustainability decision-making support framework, which applies to the structures of the built environment for building renovation projects. The developed framework can be applied during differe...

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Information frameworks for conceptual engineering design

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Applicability of the Engineering Design Process Theory in the Apparel Design Process

Applicability of the Engineering Design Process Theory in the Apparel Design Process

Organization Structures, Concurrent Engineering, and Computerized Enterprise Integration

A multi-methodology and sustainability-supporting framework for implementation and assessment of a holistic building renovation: Implementation and assessment of a holistic sustainable building renovation

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