Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1990
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
First Advisor
R. S. Sodhi
Second Advisor
Benedict C. Sun
Third Advisor
E. S. Geskin
Abstract
This thesis will show that the optimal design process incorporates both creativity and the axiomatic approach. An examination of past and current design methods will substantiate the need for the integration of these components. Creativity is the designer's tool to produce innovative designs which transcend existing design solutions. Creativity is also an integral element of the axiomatic approach to design. In the axiomatic approach, two design axioms are applied to efficiently ascertain the best design solution from the infinite number of choices. Application of the design axioms, theorems, and corollaries streamlines the design process. The integration of creativity and the axiomatic approach will produce design solutions that are truly useful to society.
Recommended Citation
Tirrell, John V. P., "The optimal design process : integrating creativity and the axiomatic approach" (1990). Theses. 2969.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2969
