The use of function/means trees for modelling technical, semantic and business functions

• A.J. Robotham ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Wolverhampton

     University of Wolverhampton

     GB.ENG.Q3.41UF, Reino Unido

     
• Localización: Journal of Engineering Design, ISSN 0954-4828, Vol. 13, Nº. 3, 2002, págs. 243-251
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper considers the feasibility of using the function/means tree to create a single tree for a complete motor vehicle. It is argued that function/means trees can be used for modelling technical and semantic functions, but it is an inappropriate method for business functions when one tree of the vehicle is required. Life-cycle modelling provides an effective means for determining all the required purpose functions and is considered a more effective method than the function/means tree for this task when the structure and mode of operation of the vehicle is well defined and understood.