@inproceedings{413822d3db3644ea8e459be4821169bc,
title = "Characterising modular architectures",
abstract = "In this paper, we introduce the basic syntax and semantics for scrutinising DSMs in order to characterise the architecture of a complex system. Using this language, we then describe the process issues faced by clustering algorithms and use them to arrive at quantifiable signature measures for describing architectural types spanning the modular-integrated continuum. This language is demonstrated using a sequence of illustrative cartoons that are woven between the analysis of a more complex architecture of an industrial gas turbine.",
keywords = "Architecture, Dependency, Dependency Structure Matrix, Design Rules, Dimensionality, Integral, Modular, Molecular Diagram, Path Dependency, Visibility",
author = "Sharman, \{David M.\} and Yassine, \{Ali A.\} and Paul Carlile",
year = "2002",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference",
pages = "265--278",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference",
note = "14th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology Integrated Systems Design Theme: Aircraft Systems ; Conference date: 29-09-2002 Through 02-10-2002",
}