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Integrating Nonfunctional Requirements Into Axiomatic Design Methodology


Abstract:

Axiomatic design (AD) theory is a general framework for system design process based on mapping between several domains. In the AD theory, only the functional requirements...Show More

Abstract:

Axiomatic design (AD) theory is a general framework for system design process based on mapping between several domains. In the AD theory, only the functional requirements (system functions) are considered in the design process, since the mapping between requirements and design parameters in AD does not include nonfunctional requirements (system attributes). This paper introduces an extended view of the system design process based on AD theory framework to incorporate nonfunctional requirements into the mapping between the problem domain and the solution domain. A systematic way of including nonfunctional requirements in the design process is presented, and an extended design matrix is introduced, which includes the mapping between a complete set of requirements (functional and nonfunctional) and corresponding design parameters (physical domain). We also present an approach to decide between solutions that satisfy nonfunctional requirements to a varying degree through the employment of the analytical hierarchy process.
Published in: IEEE Systems Journal ( Volume: 11, Issue: 4, December 2017)
Page(s): 2204 - 2214
Date of Publication: 19 August 2015

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Author image of Mohamed A. Mabrok
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, ACT, Egypt
Mohamed A. Mabrok received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in applied mathematics from the Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, in 2003 and 2009, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2013.
He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Capability Systems Centre, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He ...Show More
Mohamed A. Mabrok received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in applied mathematics from the Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, in 2003 and 2009, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2013.
He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Capability Systems Centre, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He ...View more
Author image of Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik received the B.E. degree in aerospace engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (formerlyTehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 1999 and the M.E. degree in manufacturing engineering and the Ph.D. degree in complexity management of design process from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2005 and 2009, respectively.
He is currently a Researcher at the School of Informatio...Show More
Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik received the B.E. degree in aerospace engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (formerlyTehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 1999 and the M.E. degree in manufacturing engineering and the Ph.D. degree in complexity management of design process from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2005 and 2009, respectively.
He is currently a Researcher at the School of Informatio...View more
Author image of Michael J. Ryan
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Michael J. Ryan received the B.E., M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and the Graduate Diploma in management studies from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia. He lectures and regularly consults in a range of subjects, including communications and information systems, systems engineering, requirements engineering, and project management.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer with the Schoo...Show More
Michael J. Ryan received the B.E., M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and the Graduate Diploma in management studies from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia. He lectures and regularly consults in a range of subjects, including communications and information systems, systems engineering, requirements engineering, and project management.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer with the Schoo...View more

Author image of Mohamed A. Mabrok
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, ACT, Egypt
Mohamed A. Mabrok received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in applied mathematics from the Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, in 2003 and 2009, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2013.
He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Capability Systems Centre, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is also a Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University. His main research interests include control systems, systems engineering, system design, and complex systems.
Mohamed A. Mabrok received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in applied mathematics from the Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, in 2003 and 2009, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2013.
He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Capability Systems Centre, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is also a Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University. His main research interests include control systems, systems engineering, system design, and complex systems.View more
Author image of Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik received the B.E. degree in aerospace engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (formerlyTehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 1999 and the M.E. degree in manufacturing engineering and the Ph.D. degree in complexity management of design process from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2005 and 2009, respectively.
He is currently a Researcher at the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is the author of more than 40 book chapters, journal papers, and refereed conference papers on topics such as complexity management, modularity value analysis, system robustness and resilience, and integrated navigation systems.
Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik received the B.E. degree in aerospace engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (formerlyTehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 1999 and the M.E. degree in manufacturing engineering and the Ph.D. degree in complexity management of design process from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, in 2005 and 2009, respectively.
He is currently a Researcher at the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is the author of more than 40 book chapters, journal papers, and refereed conference papers on topics such as complexity management, modularity value analysis, system robustness and resilience, and integrated navigation systems.View more
Author image of Michael J. Ryan
Capability Systems Centre, School of Engineering and Information Technology, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Michael J. Ryan received the B.E., M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and the Graduate Diploma in management studies from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia. He lectures and regularly consults in a range of subjects, including communications and information systems, systems engineering, requirements engineering, and project management.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer with the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is the author or co-author of 11 books, three book chapters, and over 100 technical papers and reports.
Dr. Ryan is the Conference Chair of two international conferences each year. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Battlefield Technology and the Chair of the Requirements Working Group in the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Michael J. Ryan received the B.E., M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and the Graduate Diploma in management studies from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia. He lectures and regularly consults in a range of subjects, including communications and information systems, systems engineering, requirements engineering, and project management.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer with the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra. He is the author or co-author of 11 books, three book chapters, and over 100 technical papers and reports.
Dr. Ryan is the Conference Chair of two international conferences each year. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Battlefield Technology and the Chair of the Requirements Working Group in the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).View more

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