@inproceedings{fde2b5c17c7a46bcb8da31723aa45044,
title = "A method for evaluating maintenance capabilities in a developing community using a multiple DSM framework",
abstract = "Introducing new technology to an inexpert society can be challenging. Rural communities are often deprived of technology that promotes a higher standard of living. Today there are sustainable energy solutions that, if correctly implemented, could close this gap. The literature indicates that a large number of humanitarian and relief projects failed because the communities were not able to perform the equipment maintenance. This work proposes a method for identifying the capability of a region to perform the necessary maintenance of a new technology. The method works by measuring both the system requirements and region abilities and resources. The proposed technique is devised with a design structure matrix in which each subsystem maintainability is analyzed. The resulting framework generates a comparative analysis that contributes to the decision making process. A case study is performed to evaluate the model on selecting an energy solution for a given community. The results provide designers a better understanding on the dependence of each component maintainability. Furthermore, it provides insights on the effect of region abilities and resources in the maintainability of a system.",
keywords = "Design for X, Developing world, DSM, Maintenance capabilities",
author = "Mutasim, \{Ammar Nik\} and Dillan Sayers and Pasquali, \{Felipe M.\} and Hall, \{John F.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: Copyright {\textcopyright} 2018 ASME; ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018 ; Conference date: 26-08-2018 Through 29-08-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1115/DETC2018-85080",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference",
publisher = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)",
booktitle = "23rd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 12th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems",
address = "United States",
}