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ASME 1997 Design Engineering Technical Conferences
September 14–17, 1997
Sacramento, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Design Engineering Division
  • Computers and Information in Engineering Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-8045-6
Volume 3: 9th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference

9th International Design Theory and Methodology Conference

Techniques for Conceptual Design

Creative Design Methodology and the SIT Method
Roni Horowitz, Oded Maimon
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3865
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Topics: Creativity , Design , Design theory , Engineering design
An Objective Approach to Design Configuration Selection
Mark D. Goodrich, James R. Rinderle
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3866
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Topics: Design , Trusses (Building)
Shape Grammars and Their Languages: A Methodology for Product Design and Product Representation
Manish Agarwal, Jonathan Cagan
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3867
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Topics: Product design , Shapes
Managing Uncertainty in Preliminary Aeroshell Design Analysis
Michael J. Scott, Rolf W. Kaiser, Matthew Dilligan, Robert J. Glaser, Erik K. Antonsson
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3868
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Topics: Design , Uncertainty

Design Representations

Application of Interaction and Functional Coupling Rules in Configuration Design
Hans L. Johannesson
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3869
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Topics: Design , Couplings , Design theory , Containers , Cooling systems , Modeling
Production Yield Estimation by the Metamodel Method With a Boundary-Focused Experiment Design
Chinghsin Tu, Russell R. Barton
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3870
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Topics: Experimental design , Design , Crude oil , Manufacturing , Simulation , Simulation models
Advanced Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Using Behavior Modeling
Charles F. Eubanks, Steven Kmenta, Kosuke Ishii
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3872
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Topics: Failure mechanisms , Failure mode and effects analysis , Modeling
On the Use of Statistics in Design and the Implications for Deterministic Computer Experiments
Timothy W. Simpson, Jesse Peplinski, Patrick N. Koch, Janet K. Allen
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3881
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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Computers , Design , Experimental design , Response surface methodology , Statistics

Design Information Modelling

The N-Dim Approach to Creating Design Support Systems
Eswaran Subrahmanian, Yoram Reich, Suresh L. Konda, Allen Dutoit, Douglas Cunningham, Robert Patrick, Mark Thomas, Arthur W. Westerberg
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3873
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Topics: Design , Blocks (Building materials) , Flow (Dynamics)
Modelling the Information Flows in Engineering Design: A New Paradigm
Oliver P. Boston, Stephen J. Culley, Christopher A. McMahon
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3874
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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Case studies , Computer software , Information models , Product development , Teams
Automated Knowledge Acquisition in Proactive Design
Tomasz Arciszewski, David Ardayfio, John Doulamis
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3875
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Topics: Design , Machine learning
Integration Model to Support Archival of Design History in Databases
Sohail M. Qureshi, Jami J. Shah, Susan D. Urban, Ed Harter, Claudio Parazzoli, Tom Bluhm
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3876
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Topics: Databases , Design , Modeling

Design Metrics

Customer Metrics for the Selection of Generic Forms at the Conceptual Stage of Mechanical Design
C. F. Kirschman, G. M. Fadel
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3877
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Topics: Design , Design engineering , Conceptual design , Evaluation methods , Preferences
A Goal-Oriented Design Evaluation Model
Jun B. Kim, David Wallace
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3878
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Topics: Design , Product design , Uncertainty , Accuracy and precision , Construction , Engineering design processes , Engines , Preferences , Probability
Functional Analysis: A Fundamental Empirical Study for Reverse Engineering, Benchmarking and Redesign
Aaron D. Little, Kristin L. Wood, Daniel A. McAdams
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3879
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Topics: Functional analysis , Reverse engineering
Noun Phrases As Surrogates for Measuring Early Phases of the Mechanical Design Process
Ade Mabogunje, Larry J. Leifer
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3880
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Topics: Design , Design engineering , Conceptual design , Product development , X-rays

Decision Techniques

A Probabilistic-Based Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design
Wei Chen, Chenhao Yuan
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3882
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Topics: Design , Preferences , Product development , Structural design , Uncertainty
Collaborative, Sequential, and Isolated Decisions in Design
Kemper Lewis, Farrokh Mistree
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3883
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Topics: Decision making , Design , Teams
The Applicability of the Axiomatic and Decision-Based Design Equations in Variant Design
Matthew Marston, Bert Bras, Farrokh Mistree
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3884
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Topics: Design , Algebra
On a Case-Based Reasoning Technique Based on Similarity Methods and its Use in Engineering Design
Stephan Rudolph
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-4125
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Topics: Engineering design , Theorems (Mathematics) , Design , Dimensional analysis , Engineering prototypes , Simulation results

Design Trade-Off Studies

Multiobjective Optimization and Quantitative Trade-Off Analysis in Xerographic System Design
Sudhendu Rai
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3885
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Topics: Design , Pareto optimization , Tradeoffs , Design methodology , Engineering disciplines , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engines , Teams
A Set-Based System for Eliminating Infeasible Designs in Engineering Problems Dominated by Uncertainty
William W. Finch, Allen C. Ward
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3886
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Topics: Uncertainty , Algorithms , Circuits , Computer software , Design , Engineering design , Engineering prototypes , Engineering systems and industry applications
A Constraint Satisfaction Approach for Multi-Attribute Design Optimization Problems
Joseph D’Ambrosio, Timothy Darr, William Birmingham
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3887
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Topics: Design , Optimization
Design for Purchasing: A Methodology for Reducing the Materials Cost of Engineered Products
Stephen Bradley, Matthias Calice, Marc Fischer, Michael Harmening
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3888
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Topics: Design , Engineers , Industrial plants , Machine tools , Optimization , Steel sheet , Teams

Design Education

Evaluating Methodical Engineering Design Education
Carsten Rückert, Gritt Ahrens, Frauke Schroda, Oliver Gaedeke
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3889
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Topics: Education , Engineering design , Design methodology , Design , Students , Machine components , Machine design , Separation (Technology) , Stress
Using Student Preferences to Guide Design Team Composition
Douglass J. Wilde
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3890
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Topics: Design , Preferences , Students , Teams
The Role of Simulation Software in an Ideal Learning Environment
Derek T. Reamon, Sheri D. Sheppard
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3891
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Topics: Computer software , Simulation , Computers , Education , Engineering teachers , Students , Computer simulation , Design engineering , Teaching
An Observational Study of Design Team Process: A Comparison of Student and Professional Engineers
Alan Leong, Robert P. Smith
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3892
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Topics: Design , Engineers , Students , Teams , Engineering design , Engineering students

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Part Nesting As a Plastic Snap-Fit Attachment Strategy
Anthony F. Luscher, Paul R. Bonenberger
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3893
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Topics: Snap fitting , Manufacturing , Design , Design methodology , Locks (Waterways) , Cantilevers , Computers , Engineering design processes , Optimization , Robustness
Generation of Component Degrees of Freedom From Assembly Surface Mating Constraints
Venkat N. Rajan, Kevin W. Lyons, Raj Sreerangam
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3894
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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Manufacturing , Design , Design methodology , Modeling
To Injection Mold, to Stamp, or to Assemble? Part I — A DFM Cost Perspective
Weiyi Hu, Corrado Poli
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3895
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Topics: Design for Manufacturing , Manufacturing
To Injection Mold, to Stamp, or to Assemble? Part II — A Time-to-Market Perspective
Weiyi Hu, Corrado Poli
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3896
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Topics: Design , Design for Manufacturing , Injection molding , Manufacturing , Metal stamping , Product design

Integrated Product Development

Simultaneous Engineering of Quality Through Integrated Modeling
Soykan Soyucayli, Kevin N. Otto
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3898
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Topics: Concurrent engineering , Modeling , Manufacturing , Process control , Design , Errors , Mathematics , Noise (Sound) , Product design
Using Key Characteristics to Balance Cost and Quality During Product Development
Anna C. Thornton
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3899
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Topics: Manufacturing , Product development , Aircraft , Product quality , Tradeoffs
A Prescription for Information Prospecting, Data Mining, and Design Refinement
William H. Wood, III, Alice M. Agogino
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3900
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Topics: Data mining , Design , Prospecting , Conceptual design , Tradeoffs
Concurrent Engineering Design of Sheet Stamping by Using an Inverse FE Approach
Shiyong Yang, Kikuo Nezu
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-3901
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Topics: Concurrent engineering , Design , Finite element analysis , Metal stamping , Sheet metal work

General

The Influence of Information Characteristics on Preliminary Design Concepts
Willem G. Knoop
IDETC-CIE 1997; V003T30A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/DTM-4314
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Topics: Design , Conceptual design , Computers
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