Application of Decision Theory and Information Processing in the Selection of Engineering Entities
Abstract
The selection of engineering entities often occurs in engineering design
processes. Examples of such occurrences are the selection of antifriction
bearings, belt drive components, chain drive components and wire rope, to
name but a few. This paper reviews the essentials of decision theory and
information processing and then goes on to demonstrate their application
in developing a quantitative method for wire rope selection. The use of the
method is demonstrated in selecting a suitable type and size of wire rope
for the hoisting/hauling mechanism of a manual winch. The method
should be applicable in other situations in which the need for the selection
of wire rope may arise.
Citation
Oduori, Moses Frank. "Application of Decision Theory and Information Processing in the Selection of Engineering Entities." matrix 1 (2012): 3.Publisher
University of Nairobi