Design Engineering and Science

Design Engineering and Science teaches axiomatic design (AD), which uses a logical framework and scientific basis to generate creative solutions in engineering, materials, organizations, and large systems. Examples of previous innovations that take advantage of AD methods include online electric vehicle design, mobile harbors, microcellular plastics, and organizational changes. The book is divided into two parts: Part I provides detailed instruction in the fundamentals of design, and Part II presents multiple applications of AD. Students learn to create new products and design bespoke manufacturing systems, gaining insight into how to create imaginative design solutions that satisfy customer needs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 690 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Design Engineering and Science is a comprehensive course that delves into the theory and practice of axiomatic design (AD). It provides a solid foundation for understanding how to conceive and deliver solutions to a wide range of design problems. By employing a logical framework and a scientific basis for design, this text demonstrates how creative solutions can be generated across various fields, including engineering, materials, organizations, and large systems.

One of the key benefits of AD is its ability to promote environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life for the end-user. By incorporating eco-friendly practices and designing products with user-centric considerations, students can develop designs that minimize their impact on the environment while enhancing user satisfaction.

Previous innovations that have successfully employed AD methods include the design of on-line electric vehicles for electric buses with wireless power supply, mobile harbors that enable the unloading of large ships in shallow waters, microcellular plastics with enhanced toughness and reduced weight, and organizational changes in companies and universities that have resulted in more efficient and competitive ways of working.

The book is organized into two parts. Part I focuses on providing detailed and thorough instruction in the fundamentals of design, discussing why design is so important. It explores the relationship between functional requirements, design parameters, process variables, and the representation of design outputs. Part II showcases multiple applications of AD, drawing examples from manufacturing, healthcare, and materials processing.

Upon completing a course based on this text, students will gain valuable skills in creating new products and designing bespoke manufacturing systems. They will develop an understanding of how to identify customer needs and requirements, and how to create imaginative design solutions that meet those needs. The course will also equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and user-friendly world.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030492311
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021