Abstract
This paper considers the feasibility of using the function/means tree to create a single tree for a complete motor vehicle. It is argued that function/means trees can be used for modelling technical and semantic functions, but it is an inappropriate method for business functions when one tree of the vehicle is required. Life-cycle modelling provides an effective means for determining all the required purpose functions and is considered a more effective method than the function/means tree for this task when the structure and mode of operation of the vehicle is well defined and understood.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 243-251 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Journal of Engineering Design, |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2002 |