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Design under Uncertainty – Model-Based Determination of Uncertainties in the Application of Reused Components
Johannes Meyer, Zvonimir Lipšinić, Zirui Li, Stephan Husung, David Inkermann, Neven Pavković
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2025
Editor:
Dieter Krause, Kristin Paetzold, Sandro Wartzack
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Series:
DfX
Institution:
Technische Universität Clausthal
Section:
Model-Based Development / Systems Engineering
Page(s):
061-070
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Abstract:
The application of reused components introduces significant uncertainties regarding their specifications, condition, and behaviour. This paper presents a model-based approach for identifying such uncertainties using MBSE with SysML. By modelling different component instances and aligning top-down and bottom-up perspectives, the identification of both endogenous and exogenous uncertainties can be supported. These uncertainties are classified along three dimensions: nature, level and location. The approach is demonstrated through a use case involving the integration of a reused electric motor into a rover platform. The goal is to provide a basis for developing suitable uncertainty mitigation strategies in early-stage design.
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