Simulation Within the Axiomatic Design Framework

Abstract

Creating systems with axiomatic design involves conception of physical embodiments and selection of design parameters to satisfy functional requirements at every level of the decomposition process. Simulation models characterize the system using accurate representations of system behavior, allowing the designer to make better decisions about which variables to use as design parameters, and best values for constants in the design. This paper describes a method of simulating designs created using axiomatic design so that the final system performance can be predicted. Simulation in tandem with axiomatic design allows the creation of systems with the best probability of satisfying the functional requirements.