A conceptual design advisory tool with internet search

Author

Serdar Unal

Abstract

“Formalized design methodologies bring order to the design process without restraining the designer’s creativity. As different methodologies are evaluated, the usefulness of function-based methodologies becomes clear. In a functional design methodology, functions and constraints should be distinct. Taxonomy of elemental functions provides the framework for the design process as well as a common language to describe the components. Information about these components at the conceptual stage of design is very important and the Internet provides a valuable and readily accessible source of information that lacks an orderly presentation of this knowledge. Search terms and addresses linked to each component allow the designer to harness this knowledge in a dynamic manner, resulting in continuously up to date information as the contents of Internet evolve”--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Liou, Frank W.
Lu, Wen F.

Committee Member(s)

Allada, Venkat

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2000

Pagination

viii, 69 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 66-68).

Rights

© 2000 Serdar Unal, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 7836

Print OCLC #

45901936

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Unal, Serdar, "A conceptual design advisory tool with internet search" (2000). Masters Theses. 4406.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4406