The System Architecture concept in Axiomatic Design theory : hypotheses generation & case-study validation

This thesis presents an investigation of a System Architecture (SA) as defined within Axiomatic Design (AD) theory. A system design is essentially the same as the design of simple products, when considered within the theory of Axiomatic Design. This correspondence enables the Axiomatic Design framework for a design process to be applicable to the design of systems. A list of hypotheses is presented to fonnalize the issues concerning system design using Axiomatic Design and the concept of System Architecture. The aim is to provide an understanding of the concept of System Architecture in Axiomatic Design for designers to design a system in a ratioral approach. The hypotheses address three issues: system representation, system design, and the coordination of system elements. Fundamental concepts within Axiomatic Design support these hypotheses, and an industrial case study illustrates the validity of the hypotheses. The concept of System Architecture and system design using Axiomatic Design discussed in this thesis can contribute to the development of a rational approach to the design of a system.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1999

Author dc:creator

• Lee, Tae-Sik, 1974-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Nam P. Suh.

• Mechanical Engineering

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9788

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/9788