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A rough set approach to design concept analysis in a design chain

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The inherent dynamic relationships among design tasks performed concurrently at different organizations characterize the complexities of a design chain where designers with diverse expertise need to collaborate across organizational boundaries. To ensure timely completion of inter-related design tasks, metrics to facilitate the early evaluation of design concepts are crucial. The ability to evaluate and select suitable design concepts at an early stage will ensure better solutions and greater savings in time and effort further downstream. This paper proposes a new approach based on the rough set theory to design concept analysis. The approach aims at early detection of design inadequacy. A so-called information system is constructed using the information gleaned from design concepts and design capabilities, and analyzed using the rough set theory to derive a set of design rules for design concept analysis. The approach embodies a technique for handling attributes with unavailable information, which is a frequent occurrence in design. This paper presents details of the proposed approach, the novel technique, and a case study.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore

    D. Alisantoso & L.P. Khoo

  2. SIMTech Institute of Manufacturing Technology, 72, Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 638075, Singapore

    B.H. Ivan Lee

  3. Faculty of Engineering & Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia

    S.C. Fok

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Alisantoso, D., Khoo, L., Ivan Lee, B. et al. A rough set approach to design concept analysis in a design chain. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 26, 427–435 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-003-2034-y

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