The Engineering Design of Systems: Models and Methods, 2nd Edition

by Dennis M. Buede (Innovative Decisions Inc., Reston, VA )

• ISBN13: 9780470413784
• ISBN10: 0470413786
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Engineering Design of Systems compiles a wealth of information from diverse sources, providing a unique, one-stop reference of current methods and models for systems engineering. This updated edition features important new information on Systems Modeling Language (SysML), more descriptive material on usage scenarios based on literature from use case development, updated homework assignments, and use of the software product CORE to generate the SysML figures. This book serves as an excellent introductory reference suitable for students and professionals alike.

Table of Contents

Preface

INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW, AND BASIC KNOWLEDGE.

Introduction to Systems Engineering

Overview of the Systems Engineering Design Process

Modeling and SysML Modeling

Discrete Mathematics: Sets, Relations, and Functions

Graphs and Directed Graphs (Digraphs)

DESIGN AND INTEGRATION.

Requirements and Defining the Design Problem

Functional Architecture Development

Physical Architecture Development

Allocated Architecture Development

Interface Design

Integration and Qualification

SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS.

Graphical Modeling Techniques

Decision Analysis for Design Trades

Outline of Systems Engineering Documents

IDEFO Model of the Engineering of a System

Glossary

References

Historical References

Index

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