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Taxonomy of Procedures and Design Framework to Enable Flexibility in Engineering Systems
Cardin, Michel-Alexandre
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Year:
2014
Editor:
Edwin Koh, Victor Shim, Tan Woei Wan, Ian Gibson, Andi S. Putra
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Institution:
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Section:
Designing Complex Systems
Page(s):
005-009
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ISBN:
978-981-09-1348-9
Abstract:
This paper presents a five-phase taxonomy capturing a set of systematic procedures to enable flexibility in the design and management of engineering systems operating under uncertainty. The taxonomy aims to support the design of engineering systems in the aerospace, defense, energy, housing, telecommunication, and transportation industries. Such systems are typically characterized by high levels of technical complexity, social intricacy, and elaborate processes as they fulfill important functions in society [1]. Engineering systems are long-lived (+20 years), require large capital investments, and face much uncertainty over their lifecycle. Their lifecycle performance is greatly affected by dynamic socio-technical elements like markets, operational environment, regulations, and technology [2], and by the decisions made in early conceptual design phases, regarding long-term strategic deployment and operations.
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