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TR188: A Comparison of Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization Processes in the Building Construction and Aerospace

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Abstract
Advancement in computer-based product modeling and analysis tools now llows diverse disciplines to simulate product performance in the early stages of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) projects. However, the capability of this technology to permit AEC professionals to quickly create, represent and rigorously analyze design options from the perspective of multiple disciplines has not been fully realized compared to other industries such as Aerospace. This paper compares Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis (MDA) and Optimization (MDO) processes in the AEC and aerospace industries based upon case data gathered on recent projects in each industry. Case study results are then generalized by industry to highlight the respective strengths and limitations of current practice in each industry to support effective MDA and MDO. Finally, the appropriateness of adapting methods and technology developed in the aerospace on AEC projects is discussed.

Description

Type of resource text
Date created December 2009

Creators/Contributors

Author Flager, Forest
Author Haymaker, John

Subjects

Subject CIFE
Subject Center for Integrated Facility Engineering
Subject Stanford University
Subject Design
Subject Multidisciplinary
Subject Optimization
Subject Process Modeling
Subject Process Models
Subject Product Model
Subject Simulation
Subject VDC
Subject Virtual Design and Construction
Genre Technical report

Bibliographic information

Location https://purl.stanford.edu/mc198xh9178

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Preferred citation

Flager, Forest and Haymaker, John. (2009). TR188: A Comparison of Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization Processes in the Building Construction and Aerospace. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/mc198xh9178

Collection

CIFE Publications

Contact information

forest@stanford.edu

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