An Interactive Morphological Matrix Computational Design Tool: A Hybrid of Two Methods
Abstract
This paper builds on previous concept generation techniques explored at the University of Missouri - Rolla and presents an interactive concept generation tool aimed specifically at the early concept generation phase of the design process. Research into automated concept generation design theories led to the creation of two distinct design tools: an automated morphological search that presents a designer with a static matrix of solutions that solve the desired input functionality and a computational concept generation algorithm that presents a designer with a static list of compatible component chains that solve the desired input functionality. The merger of both the automated morphological matrix and concept generation algorithm yields an interactive concept generator that allows the user to select specific solution components while receiving instantaneous feedback on component compatibility. The research presented evaluates the conceptual results from the hybrid morphological matrix approach and compares interactively constructed solutions to those returned by the non-interactive automated morphological matrix generator using a dog food sample packet counter as a case study.
Recommended Citation
M. R. Bohm et al., "An Interactive Morphological Matrix Computational Design Tool: A Hybrid of Two Methods," Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (2007, Las Vegas, NV), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Sep 2007.
Meeting Name
ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC2007 (2007: Sep. 4-7, Las Vegas, NV)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Component Configuration; Concept Generation; Design Automation; Design Repository Implementation
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
07 Sep 2007