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ERIC Number: EJ1188795
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0957 7572
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Using Matrices of Specifications, Factors and Concepts to Assist Design-Engineering Students
Santolaya, J. L.; Biedermann, A.; Serrano, A.
International Journal of Technology and Design Education, v28 n3 p771-786 Sep 2018
In this work a matrix-type tool is used to assist design-engineering students to develop product design projects. The 'specifications-factors-concepts matrix' or SFCM is proposed as a specific tool to organize and relate product requirements, design factors and projected solutions. Taking into account the early stages of the design process, two types of projects that are denominated, respectively, with imposed specifications and with derived specifications, are differentiated. In each case, SFCM conveniently integrates the main contents of the project in order to carry out a comprehensive study of the design problem. SFCM was implemented in higher education, particularly in Degree of Engineering of Industrial Design and Product Development. The design of a hydraulic front brake handle for motorcycles (imposed specifications approach) and a waking up enabler for children (derived specifications approach), were proposed. The process of creation as well as the resulting matrix is shown in each case. In addition, the development and results of the experience are exposed. Students assessed by means of a survey how it helped them to develop the main tasks involved in the design projects giving, globally, a positive opinion about its usefulness.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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