An Approach to Configuration Optimization
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T. N. S. MURDOCH [1] ; K. M. WALLACE [1]
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[1] Cambridge University (GB)
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- Localización: Journal of Engineering Design, ISSN 0954-4828, Vol. 3, Nº. 2, 1992, págs. 99-116
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The performance, reliability and economy of a technical system depend on the decisions made during the design process. A few key decisions taken early in the process determine the basic configuration of a system and, thus, establish constraints within which the subsequent configuration optimization must take place. To help improve all levels of design decisions, an attempt is being made at Cambridge University Engineering Design Centre to develop a method for evaluating mechanical systems. Part of this method involves determining the quality of the physical embodiment of a configuration in terms of its Technical Merit. The design history of a subsystem from the Rolls-Royce RB211 gas turbine is being used to demonstrate the support for design decisions provided by forecasting the limiting technical merit of competing designs.
