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Index
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright page
Preface
Foreword
Book Synopsis
Introduction
Chapter 1: Engineering Design: An Overview
Abstract
1.1 What Is Design?
1.2 Definition of Design and Overview of the Design Process
1.3 Design Activities
1.4 Design Information
1.5 Design Evolution
1.6 Design Information Output
1.7 Qualities of the Designer
1.8 Attention to Detail
1.9 The Whole Picture
1.10 Classic Engineering Design-to-Manufacture Model
1.11 Overall Design Objectives and the Triple Bottom Line
Chapter 2: Design Approach, Philosophy, and Normal Approach Design Model
Abstract
2.1 That “Eureka” Moment
2.2 An Historical Approach to Design
2.3 The Design Approach
2.4 Attributes of a Successful Design Engineer
2.5 The Classic Design Approach
2.6 Design Specifications
2.7 Design Phases
2.8 Phase 1
2.9 Phase 2
2.10 Phase 3
2.11 Final Design Specification
2.12 Product Specification
2.13 Prototypes
Chapter 3: Sustainability and Its Application Within Engineering Design
Abstract
3.1 What Is Sustainability?
3.2 Is Sustainability Achievable?
3.3 Sustainability: Past and Present
3.4 The Classic Design and Manufacture Model
3.5 The Taguchi Approach to Quality Manufacturing
3.6 The Taguchi Analogy Applied to Sustainable Engineering Design
3.7 Sustainable Sourcing (Ecosourcing)
3.8 Design for Sustainable Manufacture (Sustainable Manufacture Value, or SMV)
3.9 Design for Sustainable Use (Sustainable Use Value, or SUV)
3.10 Design for Sustainable Maintenance (Sustainable Maintenance Value, or SMaV)
3.11 Design for Sustainable Disposal (Sustainable Disposal Value, or SDV)
3.12 Giveback
3.13 The Measurement of Sustainability
3.14 Actual Measurement of Sustainability
3.15 Sustainability Compromise
3.16 Conclusions
3.17 Sustainable Engineering Design: Necessity or Luxury?
Appendix 3.1
Appendix 3.2
Appendix 3.3
Chapter 4: The Tools of the Design Process and Management of Design
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Development Processes
4.3 Systematic Approach to Design
4.4 Design Methods
4.5 Classic Brainstorming
4.6 Brain Writing 6-3-5
4.7 Imaginary Brainstorming
4.8 Word-Picture Associations and Analogies
4.9 Methods of Generating Associations and Analogies
4.10 TILMAG
4.11 The Morphological Box
4.12 Design and Planning Methods
Chapter 5: Communication for Engineers
Abstract
5.1 Communication Overview
5.2 Written Communication
5.3 Project Reports/Technical Reports
5.4 Academic Publishing (Technical or Journal Papers)
5.5 Graphical Communications
5.6 General Drawing Application
5.7 The Client
Chapter 6: Performance Prediction
Abstract
6.1 Why Performance Prediction Is Necessary
6.2 Historical Aspects of Analysis
6.3 Materials Testing
6.4 Factor of Safety
6.5 Consolidation of Safety in Structures and Devices
6.6 Computing Power
6.7 Fatigue Strength Prediction
6.8 Performance Prediction Methodology and Application
6.9 Checks and Balances
6.10 Conclusion
Appendix
Chapter 7: Design for Total Control
Abstract
7.1 Traditional Approaches
7.2 The Sustainability Umbrella Model
7.3 Total Design Control
7.4 A New Design Approach (The Umbrella of Sustainable Design)
7.5 The Sustainable Design Function
7.6 Manufacturing
7.7 Lifetime Usage
7.8 Maintenance
7.9 End-of-Life Disposal
Glossary
Useful Addresses
Chapter 8: Drivers of Sustainability in Design: Legislation and Perceptions of Consumers and Buyers
Abstract
8.1 Legislation
8.2 Effectiveness of International Environmental Regimes and Legislation
8.3 Nonlegislative Measurement and Guidance Tools
8.4 Other Drivers of Sustainable Design
8.5 Conclusion
Chapter 9: Strategic Sustainable Design
Abstract
9.1 Triple Bottom Line—The 3P Approach
9.2 Benefits to Producers and Buyers of Designed-in Sustainability
9.3 The Sustainability Measurement and Certification Industry
Chapter 10: Predicting the Future
Abstract
10.1 Unsustainable Futures
10.2 The Engineers' View
10.3 Conclusion
10.4 If I Were You, I Wouldn't Be Starting from Here!
10.5 The Way Forward
Index
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