Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Supporting the Selection of Engineering Materials in Product Design - Couverture souple

Jahan, Ali

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0080993869 ISBN 13 : 9780080993867

Editeur : Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

This book describes the growing field of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) as applied to materials selection in product design. Useful in academic and research contexts, as well as to practitioners in materials engineering and design, it aids readers in producing successful designs by improving the decision-making process in materials selection. It is a constant challenge for designers, even when educated in the fundamentals of materials and mechanical engineering, to select the best materials to satisfy complex design problems. Current approaches to materials selection range from the use of intuition and experience to computer-based methods including electronic databases and search engines. Increasingly, MCDM methods are proving effective in materials selection for complex design problems. These methods supplement existing quantitative methods, such as selection charts, by allowing simultaneous consideration of design attributes, component configurations and types of material.

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À propos de l'auteur

Professor Edwards leads research, knowledge transfer and doctoral training in technology innovation. He also advises nationally on educational and professional development standards. Professor Edwards has held senior appointments in higher education, manufacturing industry and engineering consultancy. His broad experience of academic management, curriculum development and quality assurance underpins teaching, research and professional practice in advanced materials engineering, product design and innovation management, with particular expertise in design decision support and new product development. Professor Edwards has worked on numerous large-scale collaborative multidisciplinary research programmes, resulting in the development of novel materials technologies and computer-based design tools.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0080993869
• ISBN 13: 9780080993867
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 124
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• Personne responsable: non disponible