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Sustainability in Engineering Design,

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Editors: By Anthony Johnson and Andy Gibson

Publication Date: 07 Apr 2014

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Designed for use in engineering design courses, and as a reference for industry professionals learning sustainable design concepts and practical methods, Sustainability in Engineering Design focuses on designers as the driving force behind sustainable products. This book introduces sustainability concepts and explains the application of sustainable methods to the engineering design process.

The book also covers important design topics such as project and team management, client management, performance prediction, and the social and environmental effects of sustainable engineering design. These concepts and methods are supported with a wealth of worked examples, discussion questions, and primary case studies to aid comprehension.

Key Features

Applies research-based methods to achieve real-world results for rapidly evolving industry trends
Focuses on design engineers as the starting point of creating sustainable design
Provides practical methods and design tools to guide engineering designers in creating sustainably designed and engineering products
Incorporates all aspects of sustainable engineering design, including the material selection, production, and marketing of products
Includes cutting-edge sustainable design model case studies based on the authors' own research and experiences

About the author

By Anthony Johnson, Design Engineer and Educator responsible for Engineering Design in the Department of Engineering and Technology at the University of Huddersfield and Andy Gibson, Managing Director of Segelocum Ltd, a customer-focused designed education consultancy firm

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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"...this book must be read by all engineers regardless of their specializations. It should also be read by all graduating students of engineering as they would be future designers of products and systems." —International Journal of Performability Engineering, September 2014

ISBN: 9780080993690

Page Count: 442

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