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A functional failure reasoning methodology for evaluation of conceptual system architectures

Authors: Tolga Kurtoglu, Irem Y. Tumer, David C. Jensen

Published in: Research in Engineering Design | Issue 4/2010

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In this paper, we introduce a new methodology for reasoning about the functional failures during early design of complex systems. The proposed approach is based on the notion that a failure happens when a functional element in the system does not perform its intended task. Accordingly, a functional criticality is defined depending on the role of functionality in accomplishing designed tasks. A simulation-based failure analysis tool is then used to analyze functional failures and reason about their impact on overall system functionality. The analysis results are then integrated into an early stage system architecture analysis framework that analyzes the impact of functional failures and their propagation to guide system-level architectural design decisions. With this method, a multitude of failure scenarios can be quickly analyzed to determine the effects of architectural design decisions on overall system functionality. Using this framework, design teams can systematically explore risks and vulnerabilities during the early (functional design) stage of system development prior to the selection of specific components. Application of the presented method to the design of a representative aerospace electrical power system (EPS) testbed demonstrates these capabilities.

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Title: A functional failure reasoning methodology for evaluation of conceptual system architectures
Authors: Tolga Kurtoglu
Irem Y. Tumer
David C. Jensen
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Research in Engineering Design / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0934-9839
Electronic ISSN: 1435-6066
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-010-0086-1

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