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A heuristic-based approach to conceptual design

Authors: Yih Tng Chong, Chun-Hsien Chen, Kah Fai Leong

Published in: Research in Engineering Design | Issue 2/2009

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In the inherently large space of design, explicating all possible concept variants—to avoid leaving out potential concepts—is astronomically costly, if at all possible. A strategy that can assist designers in exploring and ascertaining design solutions within this vast space is therefore crucial. This work adapts a general best first heuristic algorithm for applications on conceptual design problems. The algorithm is tailored to operate on a model of conceptual design postulated in this paper. The propositions are established by an ordered series of formal definitions and mathematical assertions, which characterizes the complete theoretical model. Via a simple design case study, this product conceptualization approach is demonstrated to strategically guide designers in the exploration of design concepts.

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Title: A heuristic-based approach to conceptual design
Authors: Yih Tng Chong
Chun-Hsien Chen
Kah Fai Leong
Publication date: 01-07-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Research in Engineering Design / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0934-9839
Electronic ISSN: 1435-6066
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-008-0059-9

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