A parallel multi-attribute transformation model of design

  • Chris A. McMahon
  • , Meng Xianyi
  • , Ken N. Brown
  • , Jon H.Sims Williams

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Abstract

This paper presents a model of the engineering design process as sequences of transformations between states of the information models describing the design, the functional requirements on which it is based, and the constraints in which it is defined. The design itself is considered to be described by explicit attributes which are the definitive or descriptive properties which affect the manufacture of the object, and implicit, properties which are judgements, performance-related assessments, or emergent properties. The paper first considers the required characteristics of a design model and reviews the use of transformation in design. It then presents an overall transformation model followed by an overview of the use of Petri nets for modelling the detail of the processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th Biennial Conference on Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention; 7th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology; JSME Symposium on Design and Production; Mechanical Design Education and History; Computer-Integrated Concurrent Design Conference
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages341-350
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780791817179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 1995 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, DETC 1995, collocated with the ASME 1995 15th International Computers in Engineering Conference and the ASME 1995 9th Annual Engineering Database Symposium - Boston, United States
Duration: 17 Sep 199520 Sep 1995

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 1995 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, DETC 1995, collocated with the ASME 1995 15th International Computers in Engineering Conference and the ASME 1995 9th Annual Engineering Database Symposium
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period17/09/9520/09/95

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