About Book

Without technology, the modern world simply wouldn't exist. We're surrounded by the work of engineers practically every moment of our lives. Engineering is the discipline of design and construction of mechanical devices, equipment, structures and public works systems. Topics include aircraft technologies, buildings, bridges, robotics and heavy machinery. By its very nature engineering has interconnections with society, culture and human behaviour. Every product or construction used by modern society is influenced by engineering. The results of engineering activity influence changes to the environment, society and economies, and its application brings with it a responsibility and public safety. Engineering is a highly creative activity, especially when complicated problems are involved. In the engineering design process, engineers apply mathematics and sciences such as physics to find novel solutions to problems or to improve existing solutions. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective development with respect to engineering. It deals with topics such as reverse engineering, shape engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering design, engineering applications, engineering implementation, systems management methodology and system engineering tools. Methods in the book are applied to practical situations where appropriate. Readers will discover the usefulness of the design process model through practical examples and applications from across the engineering disciplines. This book will be of interest to product designers/product engineers, researchers in departments of mechanical engineering and engineering technology.

Preface............................................................................................................v

Chapter 1 A Novel Space Systems Management Methodology Based on Shortcomings and Strengths of Conventional System Engineering Tools Used in a Design Thinking Framework ..................................1

Abstract.................................................................................................................1

1. Introduction............................................................................................2

2. Qualitative and quantitative tools for space project

management...........................................................................................7

3. Proposed methodology......................................................................18

4. Conclusions and future research.....................................................20

Acknowledgements.............................................................................20

Chapter 2 Advanced Methods for Creep in Engineering Design....................25

Abstract...............................................................................................................25

1. Introduction..........................................................................................25

2. Creep deformation..............................................................................27

3. Creep damage and rupture...............................................................37

4. Finite element analysis.......................................................................39

5. Conclusions..........................................................................................43

Chapter 3 A Unified Creep-Fatigue Equation with Application to Engineering Design..........................................................................................................46

Abstract...............................................................................................................46

1. Introduction..........................................................................................47

2. Desirable characteristics of a creep-fatigue method for

design....................................................................................................47

3. Brief review of existing creep-fatigue models..............................48

4. Description of the strain-based unified creep-fatigue

equation.................................................................................................51

5. Evaluation of creep-fatigue models for design.............................53

6. Design application: case study for gas turbine blisk..................61

7. Limitation..............................................................................................70

8. Conclusion............................................................................................70

Conflicts of interest.............................................................................70

Author contributions..........................................................................70

Chapter 4 Concurrent Engineering Implementation in Design-Build Railway

Projects.........................................................................................................75

Abstract...............................................................................................................75

1. Introduction..........................................................................................75

2. Engineering management..................................................................77

3. Factors impacting concurrent design logic....................................84

4. Risk mitigations...................................................................................86

5. Systems design....................................................................................88

6. Conclusion............................................................................................89

Chapter 5 Design Rainfall in Engineering Applications with Focus on the

Design Discharge......................................................................................93

Abstract...............................................................................................................93

1. Introduction..........................................................................................94

2. Data and methods...............................................................................95

3. Results and discussion.......................................................................99

4. Conclusions........................................................................................106

Acknowledgements...........................................................................107

Chapter 6 Design Thinking in Conceptual Design Processes: A Comparison

Between Industrial and Engineering Design Students.................110

1. Introduction........................................................................................110

2. Two design programs in the National University of Singapore

(NUS)...................................................................................................111

3. Examination of consequences of the curricular differences.....113

4. Problem formulation: Framing versus clarification.....................115

5. Solution development: “Schema-driven” versus

“case-driven”......................................................................................118

6. Discussions.........................................................................................122

Chapter 7 Design and Evaluation of Self-Expanding Stents Suitable for

Diverse Clinical Manifestation Based on Mechanical Engineering

130

1. Introduction........................................................................................130

2. Method to select stent suitable for clinical manifestation based

on evaluation of stent rigidities ....................................................131

3. Design support system for self-expanding stents .....................139

4. Mechanical properties of stent ......................................................141

5. Estimation of force on vascular wall caused by insertion of

self-expanding stent ........................................................................143

6. Design method of stent suitable for diverse clinical

manifestation ....................................................................................147

7. Conclusion .........................................................................................161

Chapter 8 A Review on Shape Engineering and Design Parameterization in

Reverse Engineering...............................................................................165

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................165

2. Design parameterization ................................................................167

3. Shape engineering ...........................................................................168

4. Engineering software evaluations ................................................174

5. Discussion ........................................................................................192

6. Conclusions .......................................................................................193

Chapter 9 A Systematic Approach for Geometrical and Dimensional

Tolerancing in Reverse Engineering..................................................197

1. Introduction .....................................................................................197

2. Literature review ............................................................................199

3. Dimensional tolerancing in reverse engineering .....................201

4. Geometrical tolerancing in reverse engineering ......................206

5. Cost - effective RE-tolerance assignment ....................................215

6. Application examples and case studies ......................................218

7. Conclusion..........................................................................................226

Citation......................................................................................................233

Index...........................................................................................................235

About Author

Albert Wilson pursued his Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering from State Technological University, Rio Grande do Sul. His current researches include heat engines, mechanical energy conversion and diesel cycle. He is a visiting professor in many leading universities across America and Europe. Wilson has been presented the "Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning" for his outstanding teaching service and the impact he has made worldwide. He has also authored and edited a number of academic periodicals, journal papers, articles and books in the field of engineering.