Concurrent Decisions on Design Concept and Material Using Analytical Hierarchy Process at the Conceptual Design Stage

• Main Authors: Hambali, A, Sapuan, S.M, Rahim, A.S, Ismail, N, Nukman, Y
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE 2011
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/3986/1/CER408138%5B1%5D-full_paper.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/3986/; http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav

There is an increased study for considering the precise decisions on the design concept (DC) and material concurrently at the early stage of development of product. Inappropriate decisions on DC and material always lead to huge cost involvement and ultimately drive toward premature component or pro...