Engineering systems such as an aircraft or frigate are highly complex and specifically designed to meet the customer's requirements. This important book provides the information necessary to acquire and support complex engineering systems expected to last for a long time. Chapters in the first half of the book examine the life cycles of these systems, their design, testing and certification, and the principles behind their acquisition. The second half of the book reviews topics including operations support and logistics, systems maintenance, reliability and upgrades, and performance and risk…mehr
Engineering systems such as an aircraft or frigate are highly complex and specifically designed to meet the customer's requirements. This important book provides the information necessary to acquire and support complex engineering systems expected to last for a long time. Chapters in the first half of the book examine the life cycles of these systems, their design, testing and certification, and the principles behind their acquisition. The second half of the book reviews topics including operations support and logistics, systems maintenance, reliability and upgrades, and performance and risk analysis, ending with a discussion of the need for continuous improvements in these systems.
John P. T. Mo is currently Professor and Discipline Head of Manufacturing and Materials at RMIT University. Prior to RMIT, he was Senior Principal Research Scientist in CSIRO leading research teams working on risk analysis, electricity market simulation, wireless communication, fault detection and production scheduling and more. He obtained his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from Loughborough University, UK, and is a Fellow of Engineers Australia.
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Biography
Preface
1: Introduction
Abstract
1.1. A new business environment for complex engineering systems
1.2. Examples of complex engineering systems
1.3. Value for money
1.4. Requirements of logistics for support
1.5. Lean support services
1.6. Concept of integration
1.7. Preparedness
2: The life cycles of complex engineering systems
Abstract
2.1. Complex engineering product life cycle
2.2. Types of knowledge
2.3. Tools and methods requirements
2.4. Whole-of-life engineering
3: Systems acquisition principles
Abstract
3.1. Systems-engineering approach
3.2. User requirements
3.3. Requirements analysis
3.4. System specification
3.5. Tender management
4: Systems design
Abstract
4.1. Systems design process
4.2. Systems modelling: functional, data, process
4.3. Design for sustainability
4.4. Tool design
4.5. Design verification
4.6. Design freeze
4.7. Maintenance requirement determination
4.8. Reliability-Centred maintenance (RCM)
4.9. Certification
5: Management of engineering-design changes
Abstract
5.1. In-service phase
5.2. In-service engineering support
5.3. In-service system safety
5.4. COTS-item obsolescence management
6: Systems prototyping and testing
Abstract
6.1. Prototyping
6.2. Experimental design
6.3. Physical testing
6.4. Virtual testing
7: Operations support and logistics
Abstract
7.1. Process modelling
7.2. Vehicle routing
7.3. Provisioning and inventory analysis
7.4. Remote support technologies
8: Systems maintenance and reliability
Abstract
8.1. Types of maintenance
8.2. Maintenance of in-service systems
8.3. Assessing an inspect-replace plan
8.4. Maintenance contract risk assessment
9: Mid-life upgrades
Abstract
9.1. Systems upgradability
9.2. Data authority
9.3. Storage and indexing
9.4. Assessment of information
9.5. Best time to upgrade
9.6. Release to service
10: Architecture for designing support systems
Abstract
10.1. Characteristics of enterprise architecture for service systems
10.2. Enterprise-modelling methodologies
10.3. Systems architecture
10.4. Support systems design case studies
10.5. Transition management
11: Performance and risks analysis
Abstract
11.1. Value and performance in service
11.2. Development of performance indicators
11.3. Evaluation of contract fulfilment capability
11.4. Failure analysis
11.5. Contractual risks of in-service assets
11.6. In-service risks
12: Continuous improvement
Abstract
12.1. The need for continuous improvement
12.2. Six-sigma processes
12.3. Enterprise transformation modelling
13: Final remarks
Abstract
13.1. Intangible assets in support system lifecycle
