The Function-Failure Design Method

Author

Robert B. Stone, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Irem Y. Tumer
Michael Van Wie

Abstract

To succeed in the product development market today, firms must quickly and accurately satisfy customer needs while designing products that adequately accomplish their desired functions with a minimum number of failures. when failure analysis and prevention are coupled with a product's design from its conception, potentially shorter design times and fewer redesigns are necessary to arrive at a final product design. In this article, we explore the utility of a novel design methodology that allows failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)-style failure analysis to be conducted during conceptual design. The function-failure design method (FFDM) guides designers towards improved designs by predicting likely failure modes based on intended product functionality.

Recommended Citation

R. B. Stone et al., "The Function-Failure Design Method," Journal of Mechanical Design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 2004.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1862678

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Function-Failure; Method; Design

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-0472

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2004 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2004