The Use of Function/Means Trees for Modelling Technical,
                Semantic and Business Functions

Antony John Robotham

The Use of Function/Means Trees for Modelling Technical, Semantic and Business Functions

Antony John Robotham

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Abstract

This paper considers the feasibility of using the function/means tree to create a single tree for a complete motor vehicle. It is argued that function/means trees can be used for modelling technical and semantic functions, but it is an inappropriate method for business functions when one tree of the vehicle is required. Life cycle modelling provides an effective means for determining all the required purpose functions and is considered a more effective method than the function/means tree for this task when the structure and mode of operation of the vehicle is well defined and understood.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of EDC 2000
Publisher	Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Publication date	2000
Publication status	Published - 2000
Event	Engineering Design Conference 2000 - Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Jan 2000 → …

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Conference	Engineering Design Conference 2000
Location	Brunel University
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Uxbridge
Period	01/01/2000 → …

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