Engineered System Model

An Engineered System Model is a physical system model that represents an engineered system (designed for intended functions).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) be produced by Engineering System Modeling Task.
  • It can (typically) represent Engineering Components through design specifications.
  • It can (typically) capture Engineering Behavior through functional models.
  • It can (typically) describe Engineering Interfaces via interface specifications.
  • It can (typically) define Engineering Requirements through requirement models.
  • It can (often) verify Engineering Constraints through validation models.
  • It can (often) predict Engineering Performance through simulation models.
  • It can (often) evaluate Engineering Risk via risk assessment models.
  • It can (often) document Engineering Process through process models.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Engineering Model to being a Complex Engineering Model, depending on its system complexity.
  • It can range from being a Component Engineering Model to being a System Engineering Model, depending on its design scope.
  • It can range from being a Prototype Engineering Model to being a Production Engineering Model, depending on its development stage.
  • It can range from being a Physical Engineering Model to being a Digital Engineering Model, depending on its representation type.
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• Examples:
  • Mechanical Engineering Models, such as:
    • Machine Models for mechanical systems.
    • Vehicle Models for transportation systems.
    • Robot Models for automation systems.
    • Aircraft Models for aerospace systems.
    • Hydraulic System Models for fluid controls.
  • Electronic Engineering Models, such as:
    • Circuit Models for electronic systems.
    • Processor Models for computing systems.
    • Network Models for communication systems.
    • Power Distribution Models for electrical grids.
    • Sensor System Models for measurement systems.
  • Software Engineering Models, such as:
    • Architecture Models for software systems.
    • Database Models for data systems.
    • Interface Models for user interactions.
    • Cloud Infrastructure Models for distributed systems.
    • Security System Models for protection mechanisms.
  • Chemical Engineering Models, such as:
    • Process Plant Models for chemical productions.
    • Reactor Models for chemical reactions.
    • Refinery Models for material processings.
  • Civil Engineering Models, such as:
    • Building Models for structural systems.
    • Bridge Models for transportation infrastructures.
    • Water System Models for utility infrastructures.
  • Biomedical Engineering Models, such as:
    • Medical Device Models for healthcare systems.
    • Prosthetic Models for assistive technologys.
    • Diagnostic System Models for medical analysiss.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Natural System Models, which represent natural systems rather than engineered systems.
  • Social System Models, which describe human organizations rather than engineered artifacts.
  • Scientific Theory Models, which explain natural phenomenons rather than engineered solutions.
• See: Engineering Design, System Engineering, Technical Documentation, Design Specification.

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