Abstract
Functional models represent a form independent blueprint of a product. As with any blueprint or schematic, a consistent language or coding system is required to ensure others can read it. This paper introduces such a design language, called a functional basis, where product function is characterized in a verb-object (function-flow) format. The set of functions and flows is intended to comprehensively describe the mechanical design space. Clear definitions are provided for each function and flow. The functional basis is compared to previous functional representations and is shown to subsume these attempts as well as offer a more consistent classification scheme. Applications to the areas of product architecture development, function structure generation, and design information archival and transmittal are discussed. © 2000 by ASME.
Recommended Citation
R. B. Stone and K. L. Wood, "Development of a Functional Basis for Design," Journal of Mechanical Design, Transactions of the ASME, vol. 122, no. 4, pp. 359 - 370, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 2000.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289637
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Publication Status
Available Access
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1050-0472
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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© 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2000
