Abstract
The domain theory is described in this chapter. By a strict distinction between the structural characteristics and the behavioural properties of a mechanical artefact, each domain, i.e. transformation-, organ-, and part domain, becomes a productive view for design of mechanical artefacts. The functional reasoning within each domain and between the domains seems to be ruled by the function-means law (Hubka´s law). On the basis of the domain theory and the function-means law we present two formal approaches to the synthesis of mechanical artefacts, namely a design-process-oriented approach and an artefact-oriented approach. The design-process-oriented synthesis approach can be seen as a basic design step for composite mechanical artefacts. The artefact-oriented approach has been utilised for the development of computer-based design support systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Engineering Design Synthesis |
Number of pages | 356 |
Volume | Chapter 6 |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Springer Verlag |
Publication date | 2002 |
Pages | 93-108 |
ISBN (Print) | 1-85233-492-4 |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |