Scott M Ferguson
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Works (46)
Updated: November 8th, 2024 05:01
2024 article
Managing and modelling margins in design as a means for confronting the challenges of a disruptive world
Ferguson, S., Brahma, A., Eckert, C., & Isaksson, O. (2024, October 2). JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN, Vol. 35, pp. 1185–1192.
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 4, 2024
2023 journal article
Deep Neural Networks in Natural Language Processing for Classifying Requirements by Origin and Functionality: An Application of BERT in System Requirements
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 146(4).
author keywords: requirement management; requirement classification; natural language processing; design automation; BERT
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 19, 2024
2023 article
Margins in design - review of related concepts and methods
Brahma, A., Ferguson, S., Eckert, C., & Isaksson, O. (2023, June 21). JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN.
author keywords: Engineering design margin; excess; buffer; overdesign; safety factor
open access via www.tandfonline.com (publisher PDF)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 3, 2023
2021 article
Toward Quantifiable Evidence of Excess' Value Using Personal Gaming Desktops
Long, D., Morkos, B., & Ferguson, S. (2021, March 1). JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, Vol. 143.
author keywords: excess; value; requirements modeling; uncertainty; technology forecasting; design evaluation; systems design
TL;DR:
The argument that engineers (and end-users) should embrace strategic inefficiencies—even though they might never be used—is strengthened, and evidence is provided that excess can improve end-user system value when future requirements are unknown.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 22, 2021
2020 journal article
Assessing Lifecycle Value Using Object-Based Modeling by Incorporating Excess and Changeability
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 143(5).
author keywords: design for X; life cycle analysis and design; product design; systems engineering
TL;DR:
The approach borrows from Decision-Based Design and Model Based System Engineering in creating a generic modeling method capable of excess valuation that holistically assesses the value of excess by evaluating both its costs and benefits.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 10, 2021
2020 journal article
Studying Dynamic Change Probabilities and Their Role in Change Propagation
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 142(10).
author keywords: excess; changeability?; design theory and methodology; systems design
TL;DR:
Results show that excess placement in specific components, and the presence of system hubs (high-degree components), can mitigate the impact of excess consumption when multiple system modifications are made over time.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 5, 2020
2020 journal article
The Cost-Sorted Distance Method for Identifying Minima Within Firefly Optimization Results: Application to Engineering Design
JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING, 21(1).
author keywords: computer aided design; cyber physical system design and operation; multidisciplinary optimization; multiphysics modeling and simulation
TL;DR:
The tuned algorithm's efficacy is demonstrated using a class of benchmark problems and a “real world” electromechanical design problem, where the identification of attractive design alternatives can be challenging.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 8, 2021
2019 review
Design for the Marketing Mix: The Past, Present, and Future of Market-Driven Engineering Design
[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 142(6).
author keywords: design for market systems; product design; user-centered design; marketing mix
TL;DR:
This paper highlights the advancements of the design community in each of the Ps and shows how the marketing decisions of Place and Promotion extend from the central hub of considering Price in an engineering design problem.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 31, 2020
2018 journal article
Benefits and challenges of using unmanned aerial systems in the monitoring of electrical distribution systems
The Electricity Journal, 31(2), 26–32.
TL;DR:
A study coming from an academic and industry partnership exploring potential uses for UAS in distribution system operation and maintenance, establishing baseline costs and capabilities via equipment field tests, and simulating the cost benefits of increased maintenance.
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Source: Crossref
Added: December 11, 2020
2017 conference paper
A case study of evolvability and excess on the B-52 stratofortress and FA-18 hornet
Proceedings of the asme international design engineering technical conferences and computers and information in engineering conference, 2017, vol 4.
TL;DR:
The United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress and the United States Navy (USN) F/A-18 Hornet are evaluated to characterize the changes in desired capabilities and what system attributes allowed them to either successfully adapt or prevented them from adapting to enhance system lifetime value.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2017 journal article
Design for excess capability to handle uncertain product requirements in a developing world setting
RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING DESIGN, 28(4), 511–527.
author keywords: Developing world; Excess; Evolvability; Adaptability; Reconfigurability; Reconfigure; System design; Improved cookstove
TL;DR:
A sensitivity analysis performed on the system model helps the designer prioritize the set of uncertain requirements and parameters for refinement, and the technique is demonstrated in the design of a cookstove intended for use in the developing world.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2017 conference paper
Exploring architecture selection and system evolvability
Proceedings of the asme international design engineering technical conferences and computers and information in engineering conference, 2017, vol 2b.
TL;DR:
This paper explores how the architecture choice for a system impacts the ability to evolve and meet future needs.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 conference paper
Bubble tracking simulations of turbulent two-phase flows
Proceedings of the asme fluids engineering division summer meeting, 2016, vol 1b.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 conference paper
Design optimization and analysis of a prescribed vibration system
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2016, Vol 2b, 353–360.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
(OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Evaluation of System Evolvability Based on Usable Excess
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 138(9).
author keywords: evolvability; evolve; reconfigurability; reconfigure; system design; automated assembly line; excess; complex engineered systems
TL;DR:
It is shown that system evolvability can be modeled as a function of usable excess, and an equation for the usability of excess is improved to include the attributes of type, location, and form as well as quantity.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Excess Identification and Mapping in Engineered Systems
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 138(8).
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Exploring how optimal composite design is influenced by model fidelity and multiple objectives
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, 160, 964–975.
author keywords: Composite panel design; Multi-objective optimization; Finite element model; Analytic model; Solution seeding
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Modeling, construction and experimental validation of actuated rolling dynamics of the cylindrical Transforming Roving-Rolling Explorer (TRREx)
Acta Astronautica, 132, 43–53.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
(Web of Science)
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020
2016 journal article
Optimization of excess system capability for increased evolvability
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 53(6), 1277–1294.
author keywords: Evolvability; Reconfigurability; Flexibility; Excess; Complex systems; Multi-objective optimization
TL;DR:
This paper introduces a process for optimizing the amount of excess capability in a complex system and results in a set of evolvable systems without excessive cost, and demonstrates how this process can be used to select the amountof excess capability that should be included in a military ground vehicle.
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Source: Crossref
Added: December 11, 2020
2016 journal article
Performance and Design Comparison of a Bulk Thermoelectric Cooler With a Hybrid Architecture
Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 8(2).
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Exploring the relationship between excess and system evolutions using a stress-test
International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, vol 7.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
Heat shrink formation of a corrugated thin film thermoelectric generator
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, 103, 674–680.
author keywords: Thermoelectric generator; Thin film; In-plane heat transfer; Corrugated architecture
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Modeling noncompensatory choices with a compensatory model for a product design search
International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, vol 2A.
TL;DR:
Results from using compensatory models show that noncompensatory choices can lead to distinct segments with extreme part-worths, and the product design search problem suggests that the compensatory model would be preferred due to small design errors and inexpensive computational burden.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
Navigating redesign and market desirability implications when considering increased product variety
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN, 26(7-9), 236–258.
author keywords: product redesign; discrete choice theory; Change Prediction Method; product feature determination
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
New perspectives on design automation: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the ASME design automation conference
Journal of Mechanical Design (New York, N.Y. : 1990), 137(5).
TL;DR:
A 40th anniversary symposium at the 2014 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC) with a series of six lightning talks from early career members of the DAC community offering their vision of emerging research opportunities in DA.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
Performance analysis of a thermoelectric cooler with a corrugated architecture
APPLIED ENERGY, 147, 184–191.
author keywords: Thermoelectric; TEC; Thin-film; Cooling; Heat sink; Design optimization
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Performance comparison of a bulk thermoelectric cooler with a hybrid device architecture
International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, vol 2b.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Simulating variability of rework cost and market performance estimates in product redesign
International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2015, vol 2A.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Top down design using Bayesian network classifiers for composite panels
Proceedings of the American Society for Composites: Thirtieth Technical Conference, 468–475.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2014 journal article
A Model for Quantifying System Evolvability Based on Excess and Capacity
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 136(5).
author keywords: reconfigurability; flexibility; adaptability; transformation; evolvability; service-phase evolution; system changes; system space
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
(OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2014 journal article
Creating targeted initial populations for genetic product searches in heterogeneous markets
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION, 46(12), 1729–1747.
author keywords: genetic search; market-based product design; product line optimization; mixed-integer optimization
TL;DR:
This article draws on research advances in market-based product design and heuristic optimization to strategically construct ‘targeted’ initial populations, creating designs that lead to computational savings and product configurations with improved market share of preferences.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2014 journal article
Performance Analysis and Technical Feasibility Assessment of a Transforming Roving-Rolling Explorer Rover for Mars Exploration
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 136(7).
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 conference paper
A concept selection framework for early sorting of reconfigurable system designs
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, vol 3B.
TL;DR:
A seven-step framework for sorting proposed concepts of system changes / reconfigurations is presented that seeks to characterize the overall ramifications on system architecture.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 review
A review of mass customization across marketing, engineering and distribution domains toward development of a process framework
[Review of ]. RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING DESIGN, 25(1), 11–30.
author keywords: Mass customization; Collaborative design; Design process; Marketing; Engineering; Distribution; Product platforms; Product families; Reconfigurable design; Discrete choice
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 conference paper
Effects of feedback on design space exploration
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, vol 1.
TL;DR:
This paper investigates two feedback elements for their ability to enhance students’ understanding of the tradeoffs inherent in a water rocket propulsion design problem: a Latin hypercube sample that allows the student to select a starting point and sensitivity values that displayed local gradient information.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 conference paper
Enhanced targeted initial populations for multiobjective product line optimization
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, vol 3A.
TL;DR:
The creation of targeted initial populations for genetic algorithms is extended to multiobjective product line design problems by using the objectives of the problem, instead of product level utility, to identify candidate designs.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 journal article
Exploring the Effectiveness of Using Graveyard Data When Generating Design Alternatives
JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING, 13(4).
author keywords: design alternatives; multiobjective optimization; multiobjective genetic algorithms; design space exploration; MGA
TL;DR:
Results from these studies indicate that using graveyard data allows for the discovery of alternative designs that are at least 70% as unique as alternatives found using an optimization-based alternative identification approach, while saving a significant number of functional evaluations.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 journal article
Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Variable Geometry Spray Fuel Injector
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, 136(4).
Contributors: J. Archer n, T. Fang n , n & G. Buckner n
TL;DR:
This paper explores the simulation-based design optimization of a variable geometry spray (VGS) fuel injector using a multi-objective genetic algorithm interfaced with commercial computational fluid dynamics software and high performance computing capabilities to evaluate the spray characteristics of each VGS candidate design.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 conference paper
Using a goal-switching selection operator in multi-objective genetic algorithm optimization problems
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2013, vol 3B.
TL;DR:
Results show that goal switching improves the number of Pareto frontier points found and can also lead to improvements in hypervolume and/or mean time to convergence.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2012 conference paper
The creation of design modules for use in engineering design education
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, vol 7, 23–36.
TL;DR:
The investigators hypothesize that the use of computational modules would eliminate the repetitive analysis barrier in design problems, thus allowing for design-related experiences to be included earlier in the curricula as opposed to postponing it to a capstone experience.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 conference paper
Assessing the effectiveness of using graveyard data for generating design alternatives
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, vol 5, pts A and B, 563–576.
TL;DR:
Results from this work show the graveyard can be used as a way of inexpensively generating alternatives that are close to ideal, especially nearer to the starting design, and it is demonstrated that graveyard information can beused to increase the performance of the Nelder-Mead simplex method when searching for alternative designs.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 conference paper
Exploring differences in preference heterogeneity representation and their influence in product family design
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, vol 5, pts A and B, 81–92.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 conference paper
Exploring heterogeneity of customer preference to balance commonality and market coverage
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, vol 5, pts A and B, 67–79.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 conference paper
Exploring marketing to engineering information mapping in mass customization: A presentation of ideas, challenges and resulting questions
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, vol 5, pts A and B, 609–623.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2009 conference paper
Development of a changeable airfoil optimization model for use in the multidisciplinary design of unmanned aerial vehicles
Proceedings of the ASME international design engineering technical conferences and computers and information in engineering conference, vol 5, pts a and b - 35th design automation conference, 57–68.
TL;DR:
The research presented in this paper uses multidisciplinary optimization (MDO) and changeable systems methods together in the design of a reconfigurable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by developing a changeable airfoil subsystem.
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2008 article
Designing a family of reconfigurable vehicles using multilevel multidisciplinary design optimization
Ferguson, S., Kasprzak, E., & Lewis, K. (2009, August). STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION, Vol. 39, pp. 171–186.
author keywords: Reconfigurable systems; Product family design; Multilevel optimization; Vehicle Design
TL;DR:
The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of combining reconfigurability with product platforming and MDO, resulting in lap-time performance increases of 2.08%, 3.27%, and 3.67% when compared to the static, optimized baseline vehicle.
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
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