Decisions in Engineering Design

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-398512-5.00002-5

Design Theory and Methods Using CAD/CAE

The Computer Aided Engineering Design Series

2015, Pages 39-101

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Abstract

Engineering design is the process by which engineers’ intellect, creativity, and knowledge are translated into useful engineering products that satisfy particular functional requirements and meet engineering specifications while complying with all constraints. The traditional design approach has been one of deterministic problem-solving, typically involving efforts to meet functional requirements subject to various technical specifications and economic constraints, among others. In general, engineering design is a loosely structured, open-ended activity that includes problem definition, representation, performance evaluation, and decision making.

Keywords

Attitude toward risk

Decision theory

Decision tree

Design decision making

Game theory

Utility theory

Design Theory and Methods Using CAD/CAE

Chapter 2 - Decisions in Engineering Design

Abstract

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