Modularity and the independence of functional requirements in designing complex systems

Wei Chen; David Rosen; Janet K. Allen; Farrokh Mistree

Modularity and the independence of functional requirements in designing complex systems

Wei Chen^*, David Rosen, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree

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Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

We are investigating principles for the design of product structures that can be readily adapted in response to large changes in customer requirements. In this paper, we report on a part of our investigation, namely, the effect of Suh's independence axiom on achieving a modular design for a hierarchical system. We demonstrate that there is a relationship between achieving functional independence and reducing the interactions between modules by comparing the functional independence of several designs reflecting different requirements on module interfaces for a portal frame. Open research questions are identified. Our desire in writing this paper is to describe some work in progress and foster discussion rather than offering a prescription for solution.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Concurrent Product Design
Publisher	ASME
Pages	31-38
Number of pages	8
Volume	74
State	Published - Dec 1 1994
Event	Proceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Chicago, IL, USA Duration: Nov 6 1994 → Nov 11 1994

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Other	Proceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
City	Chicago, IL, USA
Period	11/6/94 → 11/11/94

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