@inproceedings{4a6e9892f81345e7bfb734b0bbebe41b,
title = "The relationship between functions and requirements for an improved detection of component linkages",
abstract = "Functional product models in design so far were built up by asking for the main function of a product first and then breaking the main function down into sub-functions, until an appropriate level of granularity was reached. A problem of this approach is that a product often provides even more functions which are not subordinate to the main function. This paper presents an approach how these functions can be captured in a reliable and structured way, using the requirements of a product as a superstructure. The improvements of this new approach are demonstrated by predicting change propagation based on an improved functional product model and comparing it to the results of a change prediction using the conventional functional product model.",
keywords = "Component linkages, Functional product models, Requirements",
author = "P. Boersting and R. Keller and T. Alink and Eckert, {C. M.} and A. Albers and Clarkson, {P. J.}",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789536313891",
series = "Proceedings DESIGN 2008, the 10th International Design Conference",
pages = "309--316",
booktitle = "Proceedings DESIGN 2008, the 10th International Design Conference",
note = "10th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2008 ; Conference date: 19-05-2008 Through 22-05-2008",
}