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Erschienen in: Research in Engineering Design 4/2012

01.10.2012 | Original Paper

A method to assess the effects of engineering change propagation

verfasst von: Edwin C. Y. Koh, Nicholas H. M. Caldwell, P. John Clarkson

Erschienen in: Research in Engineering Design | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

This paper presents a modelling method that seeks to support the prediction and management of undesired engineering change (EC) propagation during the design and development of complex products. The method builds on the house of quality and the change prediction method to model the effects of potential change propagation brought about by different change options. The objective is to better reflect how well each change option can address the product requirements. The method was applied to the design of a jet engine fan during a case study with an aerospace company. The findings suggest that this modelling approach is suitable for assessing the effects of potential EC propagation and can support companies in effective exploration of the design space.

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Metadaten
Titel
A method to assess the effects of engineering change propagation
verfasst von
Edwin C. Y. Koh
Nicholas H. M. Caldwell
P. John Clarkson
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Research in Engineering Design / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0934-9839
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-6066
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-012-0131-3

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