ISSN:
1435-6066
Keywords:
Axiomatic design
;
Design evaluation
;
Evaluation hypothesis
;
Pi-theorem
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract Until now, theindependence axiom and theinformation axiom stated in axiomatic design are based on inductive conclusions. These inductive conclusions are justified by design case experience and a claim of the non-existence of any known counter-example. For the independence axiom, a theoretical framework and proof are provided under the assumption that the recently stated evaluation hypothesis applies. This evaluation hypothesis postulates that ‘any minimal description in the sense of the Pi-theorem is an evaluation’, thus using the similarity theory of physics to establish an evaluation model for the purpose of engineering design analysis. For the information axiom a proof is also provided which leads to a different interpretation. The fact that engineering design case experiences coincide with proofs which naturally result from the evaluation hypothesis provides another piece of evidence for its validity. In this respect, the evaluation hypothesis appears to be a further step towards the establishment of a physically justifiable future science base for engineering design purposes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01597227
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