Design Theory and Methodologies
Objectives
To know the main approaches to support the development of engineering design.
General characterization
Code
10495
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
António José Freire Mourão, João Manuel Vicente Fradinho
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 86
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
No requirements are needed.
Bibliography
- Axiomatic Design lecture notes (2024) (Elements from João Fradinho classes)
- Park, G.-J. (2007). Analytic Methods for Design Practice. London: Springer-Verlag
- Fradinho J, Mourão A, Gabriel-Santos A, Cavique M, Gonçalves-Coelho A. An axiomatic design interpretation on the use of response surface methodology to solve coupled designs. Proc. ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. 2015 .
- Other elements provided by teachers.
Teaching method
The teaching method consists of presenting the main design theories and methodologies (TMP) that support decision-making throughout any design phase. The various TMPs are presented and their main characteristics and areas of applicability are identified. Where appropriate, case studies are presented and application exercises are carried out.
Evaluation method
- Continuous assessment: Execution and presentation of three group works and execution of an assessment test (and/or exam)
- Obtaining attendance: Execution and presentation of the three group works
- Attendance is valid for one year.
- Works 1, 2 and 3 represent, respectively, 20%, 15% and 15% of the classification
- Assessment test represents 50% of the classification
- Exemption from exam: (test classification ≥ 7.5) ^ (weighted average ≥ 10)
- Final classification: (test or exam classification ≥ 7.5) ^ (weighted average ≥ 10)
Subject matter
Analysis and synthesis in engineering design.
The main stages of the design development process.
Axiomatic Design (AD).
Notions of design of experiments and surface response.
Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).
Kano model.
Decision matrix.
Introduction to product industrialization and simultaneous engineering.
General principles of design for manufacturing and assembly (Design for X).