1. Overview of Axiomatic Design Axiomatic Design Tools Symmetric Tree Decoupling Matrix Case Study--Wright Flyer Application Methodology Effectiveness of Axiomatic Design Tools and Methods in Capstone Design

2. Some Definitions Axiomatic Design - Identification and classification of customer needs (FRs), aligning these with uncoupled design concepts (DPs) that can be efficiently implemented with local resources (PVs) Supporting Concepts:  Functional Requirements (FRs)‏  Design Parameters (DPs)‏  Process Variables (PVs)‏

3. Maximize Independence Axiom 1 – Designs which have single function components or features are superior to design which require components to perform multiple functions.

4. Minimize Complexity Axiom 2 – Given that two designs meet functional requirements, the more robust design is the one that requires less information transfer between components and operators.

5. Case Study: Wright Flyer

6. Sub-system 1: Propulsion

7. Sub-system 2: Stable in Air

8. Sub-system 3: Stable on Ground

9. Sub-system 4: Consistent Control

10. Symmetric Tree for Wright Flyer

11. Axiomatic Design Method  Obtain complete list of Customer Needs  Translate into functional requirements (FRs)‏  Perform project learning on key technologies  Match design parameters (DPs) with FRs  Maximize independence between DPs  Convert DPs to PVs (via experiments, drawings, purchased parts and manufacturing plans)  Decompose FRs, DPs and PVs by zigzagging FR 1FR 2DP 1 DP 2 FR 1.1 FR 1.2 FR 1.3 FR 2.1 FR 2.2 DP 1.1 DP 1.2 DP 1.3 FR 0DP 0 DP 2.1 DP 2.2