Development of a Functional Basis for Design
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 verbobject (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 compai'ed to previous functional representations and is shown to subsume these attempts as well as ofi fer a more consistent classification scheme. An example is provided for using the functional basis to form a functional model. Applications to the areas of product architecture development, function structure generation, and design information archival and transmittal are discussed.
Recommended Citation
R. B. Stone and K. L. Wood, "Development of a Functional Basis for Design," Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, vol. 3, pp. 261 - 275, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 1999.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC99/DTM-8765
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-079181973-9
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1999
Comments
National Science Foundation, Grant None