Sustainability in Engineering Design


Anthony. Johnson
Bok Engelsk 2014 · Electronic books.
Medvirkende
Utgitt
Burlington : : Elsevier Science, , 2014.
Omfang
1 online resource (442 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Front Cover; Sustainability in Engineering Design: An Undergraduate Text; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Foreword; Book Synopsis; Introduction; Chapter 1: Engineering Design: An Overview; 1.1. What Is Design?; 1.2. Definition of design and overview of the design process; 1.3. Design Activities; 1.4. Design Information; 1.5. Design Evolution; 1.6. Design Information Output; 1.7. Qualities of the Designer; 1.8. Attention to Detail; 1.9. The Whole Picture; 1.10. Classic Engineering Design-to-Manufacture Model; 1.11. Overall Design Objectives and the Triple Bottom Line. - 1.11.1. Overall design objectives1.11.2. First bottom line: profit; 1.11.3. Second bottom line: people and society; 1.11.4. The third bottom line: environmental impact and sustainability; 1.11.5. Triple bottom line and design objectives comparison; References; Chapter 2: Design Approach, Philosophy, and Normal Approach Design Model; 2.1. That ``Eureka ́ ́ Moment; 2.2. An Historical Approach to Design; 2.3. The Design Approach; 2.4. Attributes of a Successful Design Engineer; 2.4.1. A creative attitude; 2.4.2. Constructive discontent; 2.4.3. A positive outlook; 2.4.4. An open mind. - 2.10.1. Phase 3 detail design: initial considerations. - 2.4.5. Design courage2.5. The Classic Design Approach; 2.6. Design Specifications; 2.6.1. Product design specification (target specification) (PDS); 2.6.2. Functional parameters and metrics; 2.6.2.1. Example: kinetic energy storage device project (flywheel); 2.6.3. Concept design specification (CDS); 2.6.4. Final design specification (FDS); 2.6.5. The product specification (PS); 2.7. Design Phases; 2.8. Phase 1; 2.8.1. Preliminary investigation of the design challenge; 2.8.2. The Brief; 2.8.3. Exploration of the brief; 2.8.4. Exploration and research outside the brief. - 2.8.4.1. Competition research2.8.4.2. Patents research; 2.8.4.3. Scientific research; 2.8.4.4. Component research; 2.8.5. Cost and sustainability; 2.8.6. Factors to consider for the product design specification; 2.8.6.1. Duty factors; 2.8.6.2. Environmental factors; 2.8.6.3. Sustainability factors (environmental impact); 2.8.6.4. Economic and manufacturing considerations; 2.8.6.5. General factors; 2.8.7. Metrics; 2.8.8. Preliminary investigation overview; 2.9. Phase 2; 2.9.1. Generation of solution possibilities; 2.9.2. Strategic thinking; 2.9.3. Solution generation. - 2.9.4. The tools of creativity2.9.4.1. Heuristic redefinition; 2.9.4.2. Classic brainstorming; 2.9.4.3. Imaginary brainstorming; 2.9.4.4. Word-picture associations and analogies; 2.9.4.5. TILMAG; 2.9.4.6. The morphological box; 2.9.4.7. Graphical synthesis; 2.9.4.8. Synectics; 2.9.5. Solution evaluation and selection; 2.9.5.1. Case study: removal of plywood from floor panels [10]; 2.9.6. Use of the morphological chart; 2.9.7. Benefits of a structured selection and evaluation method; 2.9.8. Concept design; 2.9.9. Concept design specification; 2.9.10. Sustainability; 2.10. Phase 3. - Designed for use in engineering design courses, and as a reference for industry professionals learning sustainable design concepts and practical methods, Sustainability in Engineering Design focuses on designers as the driving force behind sustainable products. This book introduces sustainability concepts and explains the application of sustainable methods to the engineering design process. The book also covers important design topics such as project and team management, client management, performance prediction, and the social and environmental effects of sustainable enginee
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