Abstract
This paper presents the results of research attempts to substantiate repeatability and uniqueness claims of a functional model derivation method following a hypothesis generation and testing procedure outlined in design research literature. Three experiments are constructed and carried out with a participant pool that possesses a range of engineering design skill levels. the experiments test the utility of a functional model derivation method to produce repeatable functional models for a given product among different designers. in addition to this, uniqueness of the functional models produced by the participants is examined. Results indicate the method enhances repeatability and leads designers toward a unique functional model of a product. Shortcomings of the method and opportunities for improvement are also identified.
Recommended Citation
M. A. Kurfman et al., "Experimental Studies Assessing the Repeatability of a Functional Modeling Derivation Method," Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 125, no. 4, pp. 682 - 693, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1625400
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Publication Status
Available Access
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1050-0472
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
