This paper suggest failure analysis of mechanical systems using function cum structure approach. Operational parameters of system function are identified and their relationships are developed. The predicates, which comprise the components of the system and their properties as their attributes, i.e., type of connectivity (fixed or sliding contact) and functions (transmit torque, and transmit force etc.) represent the facts. The facts are modelled in terms of functional-cum-structure graph. By analysing interaction of a failure function i.e., function of a failed component in the graph with other functions, the failure cause-function is identified. The problem can either be solved by removing the cause-functions or by modifying the failure function. A critical function is also identified from function set on the basis of importance of a function. Appropriate parameters for in-situ design provision for condition monitoring of the system are also identified. The steps of the methodology are included and are illustrated by means of an example.
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ASME 8th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis
July 4–7, 2006
Torino, Italy
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M. F. Wani
M. F. Wani
National Institute of Technology-Srinagar, Kashmir, India
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M. F. Wani
National Institute of Technology-Srinagar, Kashmir, India
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ESDA2006-95726, pp. 975-983; 9 pages
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September 5, 2008
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Wani, MF. "Failure Analysis of Mechanical Systems Based on Function-Cum-Structure Approach." Proceedings of the ASME 8th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis. Volume 1: Advanced Energy Systems, Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Automation and Robotics, Noise Control and Acoustics, and Systems Engineering. Torino, Italy. July 4–7, 2006. pp. 975-983. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95726
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