Theory of Technical Systems
Subtitle: A Total Concept Theory for Engineering Design
By: by Vladimir Hubka, W. Ernst Eder
Contributors: Eder, W. Ernst
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9783642521232; 9783642521218
Subjects: Civil engineering; Engineering; Engineering design; Chemical engineering; Machinery
Description: This book presents a complete theory to explain the nature and behaviour of any technical system or artefact, including technical plants, equipment, machines, apparatus, mechanism, vehicles or parts. The task of this theory is to investigate and describe essential laws and phenomena, for example structure, functions, properties, origin, development in time and taxonomy. TTS describes a new (particularly for the English-speaking world) comprehensive and progressive approach to understanding technical systems, which contrasts with the previous loose synthesis of mechanisms, machine dynamics, mechanics of materials etc. The theory consists of more subtheories: transforming, process, development, evaluation and decision etc. Property theory occupies a central position, because the properties represent the main goal of designing technical systems. The unified modeling system is used for explaining and understanding the theory. The book is thorough and detailed and contains numerous charts, graphs, and tables. It can also be used as an aid-memoire or as a checklist for brainstorming. Many explanatory examples serve for understanding and motivation.
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