A critical analysis of current engineering design methodologies from a decision making perspective

Author : K.W. Ng

Keywords : engineering design, design methodology, functional requirements, decision making

The paper aims to critically analyse and evaluate current established engineering design methodologies from a decision making perspective particularly those of a prescriptive type. The analysis is based on findings from investigation on research literature related to current engineering design methodologies. Possible areas for overcoming their deficiencies while utilising their existing strengths are also proposed. Any improvements suggested would be focused on introducing practical and intelligent features to assist designer to make the right design decision at the right time.

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Submitted by kwng on Mon, 26/06/2006 - 4:19pm.
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Thanks for your contribution

Submitted by sceyw3 on Mon, 03/07/2006 - 10:07pm.

Thanks for your contribution to IPROMS 2006. This paper gives a comprehensive review in the design methodologies and describes the requirements that a design methodology needs. I'm looking forward to seeing your future work.

Thank you for your comments.

Submitted by kwng on Mon, 03/07/2006 - 10:14pm.

Thank you for your comments. The desired design methodology
will require a substantial amount of research work which is
in progress.

Any comments on indications of design is meeting requirements?

Submitted by kwng on Tue, 04/07/2006 - 6:57pm.

Any ideas or comments on how to provide an indications on how well a design is meeting design requirements?

I think it depends on what

Submitted by sceyw3 on Thu, 13/07/2006 - 12:01pm.

I think it depends on what kind of design requirements they are. Generally the indications should include both technical standards and objective judgement.

Thank you for the interesting idea

Submitted by kwng on Thu, 13/07/2006 - 5:14pm.

Thank you for your opinion on indications. I agreed that both technical and objective judgment from designer perspective should be considered. The main concern is to have an environment that allows an accurate indication (with sufficient feedbacks) otherwise it is mere guessing.

What do you mean by

Submitted by sceyw3 on Fri, 14/07/2006 - 9:59am.

What do you mean by "accurate indication"? Thanks.

More feedback more chances to be accurate

Submitted by kwng on Sat, 15/07/2006 - 3:23am.

More feedback means the chances to be accurate or correct is higher though it may not always be true.

A critical analysis of current engineering design methodologies from a decision making perspective

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