Question

Relating to the design disciplines identified in Chapter 3, Section 3.4, a listing of typical program tasks is provided. In each of the following disciplines, identify those tasks that can be accomplished using computerized methods. Include some specific examples.

(a) Reliability engineering tasks

(b) Maintainability engineering tasks

(c) Human-factors engineering tasks

(d) Logistics and supportability tasks

(e) Quality engineering tasks

(f) Value/cost engineering tasks

Answer 1

(a) Reliability engineering tasks- uses a computerized approach to design engineering solutions for repetitive failure models.

(b) Maintainability engineering tasks- design criteria are established to provide desired system features to verify if the design complies with the maintainability design requirements. This is done with the help of computerized methods.

(c) Human-factors engineering tasks- The workplace design and planning is done through computer based applications. They involve with the design of the aspects like ventilation, comfort stations, handicapped accommodations, etc.

(d) Logistics and supportability tasks- Industrial engineers would deal with the transportation of goods in their supply chain. GPRS tracking is a computerized approach to track the goods.

(e) Quality engineering tasks- The testing the product to ensure that it meets the designed quality is done via computerized methods such as applications and software.

(f) Value/cost engineering tasks- is to ensure that the required functions adhere to the standards at a lesser cost. Example- dimension analysis can be done with the help of software.