An assessment of a software engineering program has been carried out by reviewing state-of-the-art literature pertaining to software engineering education. Six surveys have been adopted and the result implies that the balance of the curriculum should be revised, and that software engineering education ought to expand the technical oriented knowledge areas somewhat. Relevant curriculum data have been derived hereby, which also confirms other studies in the area. This data, along with a benchmark of the software engineering program to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK), is very constructive to universities as it assists educators, trainers, and software engineering practitioners in evaluating, designing, and recommending existing and proposed curricula. / This is the final revision of the thesis. Author may be contacted on +464458038. See also paper at the 18th Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T), Ottawa, Canada.

Six civil engineering and building projects under construction have been observed in order to compare theory and practice, and thus draw conclusions on how Clients and their management teams may control construction effectively. It has been reported and the six studies have shown that during construction as problems occur decisions taken to tackle them result in changes to one or more of the independant variables cost, time and performance. It is therefore argued in this thesis that if these variables are to be controlled to Xhe. Client's benefit:. - clear responsibilities, duties and authority to make decisions should be given to the members of project management teams. -a project control system should be set up which will help the management team to perform those duties. - both the management team and the system should be organized to suit the particular project and Client.

[pt] Este trabalho apresenta a aplicação do método AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) como ferramenta de apoio ao Gerenciamento de Projetos Industriais. O foco de análise é o projeto de expansão da Indústria Alunorte, líder mundial de produção de alumina. O sucesso da implantação de empreendimentos industriais como o da Alunorte depende do desempenho da área de Engenharia do Projeto, cuja responsabilidade abrange a concepção e a coordenação dos diversos projetos de engenharia integrantes do projeto global. Existe uma relação direta entre a competência das empresas executoras dos projetos e o desempenho global de um empreendimento industrial. Portanto, é primordial garantir e mensurar a qualidade da Engenharia. A presente pesquisa propõe uma avaliação dessas empresas através de um índice único que traduz as características qualificadoras e essenciais de um projeto de engenharia. O método AHP facilitou a estruturação lógica do problema e a geração de resultados baseados em aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos. Como conseqüência, o índice desenvolvido provê uma ferramenta para as tomadas de decisão de contratação de empresas de projetos e para a busca pela excelência da qualidade. Ademais, a partir das análises gerais obtidas em um estudo de caso específico, o trabalho visa contribuir para o aprimoramento da gestão de projetos industriais. / [en] This work presents the application of the method of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) as tool of support to the Management of Industrial Projects. The focus of this study is the expansion project of the Alunorte industry, worldwide leader of alumina production. The success of industrial enterprises implementation such as the Alunorte project depends on the performance of the Engineering area of the Project, which is responsible for the conception and coordination of the several engineering projects integrating the global project. A direct relation exists between the effectiveness of the engineering contractors (designers) and the global performance of an industrial enterprise. Therefore, it is primordial to guarantee and to measure the quality of Engineering. The present research considers an evaluation of the engineering designers through a single index that evaluates the essential qualifications of an engineering project. The AHP method provided a basis for establishing the logical problem and generating results on quantitative and qualitative aspects. As a consequence, the index developed represents a tool for decision making process of engineering contracts practices and quality excellence achievement. Moreover, the analyses of a specific case study may contribute to the management of general industrial projects.

<p>In the last three decades, complexity theory has gained a lot of importance in several scientific disciplines like astronomy, geology, chemistry etc. It has slowly extended its usage in the field of project management. While trying to understand the managerial demands of modern day projects and the different situations faced in projects, the term ‘complexity’ is progressively becoming a benchmark term. In the recent past some of the challenging projects that have been completed are the Heathrow Terminal 5 and the construction of venues for the Beijing Olympics. But can we call these projects complex?It is probably too simplistic to classify projects as complex or non-complex. What is particularly important is to identify the source of the complexity, the level and also the implications of the complexity. Several academicians have studied the different dimensions and established different classifications of complexity. These are put together into models of complexity.But is this classification well-grounded in reality? This is what we aim to explore through this research. The specific questions that we wish to explore by conducting this research are:</p><ul><li>How does the understanding of project complexity in actuality conform to the theoretical complexity models?</li></ul><p>In an effort to answer the primary question, our study will also throw some light on factors of complexity across different sectors. We hope that this distinction will pave way for further research within these sectors. This now brings us to our sub-question:- How do the factors that contribute to complexity compare across different sectors?At the outset of this research, the literature on complexity was reviewed. An attempt was made to understand what complexity means with a focus on the field of project management.It was observed that there is a new wave of thinking in this field and a camp which believes that regular project management tools and techniques cannot be used for complex projects.</p><p>This has drawn several academicians to generate models of complexity based on various factors. In this research we have focused on some important models like that of Turner and Cochrane, Ralph Stacey, Terry Williams, Kahane and Remington and Pollack. We have tried to see if any of these models fit in with how practitioners understand complexity.To find out how practitioners comprehend complexity, we followed a grounded theory approach and also used quantitative methods to supplement the results in accordance in a mixed methodology. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with nine project managers from different sectors and different  geographical locations. The interviews were analyzed and the data was broken down to different categories referred to as open coding where labelling was done. This was followed by Axial coding where we describe the properties and build relations between these categories. The final stage is selective coding where the emerged theory is integrated and refined.Quantitative data was collected through a short questionnaire which listed out some factors which could cause or lead to complexity in projects. A total of 29 responses were obtained for the questionnaires. By analyzing this data we were able to determine the factors that project managers thought caused complexity in projects. A new dimension was also added by analyzing it sector-wise. Since we collected data from two different sources, via interviews and through questionnaires, it gave us the opportunity to triangulate the findings. Wesincerely hope that this piece of work will pave way for future research on similar areas like models of complexity and perception of complexity in project management</p>

In the last three decades, complexity theory has gained a lot of importance in several scientific disciplines like astronomy, geology, chemistry etc. It has slowly extended its usage in the field of project management. While trying to understand the managerial demands of modern day projects and the different situations faced in projects, the term ‘complexity’ is progressively becoming a benchmark term. In the recent past some of the challenging projects that have been completed are the Heathrow Terminal 5 and the construction of venues for the Beijing Olympics. But can we call these projects complex?It is probably too simplistic to classify projects as complex or non-complex. What is particularly important is to identify the source of the complexity, the level and also the implications of the complexity. Several academicians have studied the different dimensions and established different classifications of complexity. These are put together into models of complexity.But is this classification well-grounded in reality? This is what we aim to explore through this research. The specific questions that we wish to explore by conducting this research are: How does the understanding of project complexity in actuality conform to the theoretical complexity models? In an effort to answer the primary question, our study will also throw some light on factors of complexity across different sectors. We hope that this distinction will pave way for further research within these sectors. This now brings us to our sub-question:- How do the factors that contribute to complexity compare across different sectors?At the outset of this research, the literature on complexity was reviewed. An attempt was made to understand what complexity means with a focus on the field of project management.It was observed that there is a new wave of thinking in this field and a camp which believes that regular project management tools and techniques cannot be used for complex projects. This has drawn several academicians to generate models of complexity based on various factors. In this research we have focused on some important models like that of Turner and Cochrane, Ralph Stacey, Terry Williams, Kahane and Remington and Pollack. We have tried to see if any of these models fit in with how practitioners understand complexity.To find out how practitioners comprehend complexity, we followed a grounded theory approach and also used quantitative methods to supplement the results in accordance in a mixed methodology. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with nine project managers from different sectors and different  geographical locations. The interviews were analyzed and the data was broken down to different categories referred to as open coding where labelling was done. This was followed by Axial coding where we describe the properties and build relations between these categories. The final stage is selective coding where the emerged theory is integrated and refined.Quantitative data was collected through a short questionnaire which listed out some factors which could cause or lead to complexity in projects. A total of 29 responses were obtained for the questionnaires. By analyzing this data we were able to determine the factors that project managers thought caused complexity in projects. A new dimension was also added by analyzing it sector-wise. Since we collected data from two different sources, via interviews and through questionnaires, it gave us the opportunity to triangulate the findings. Wesincerely hope that this piece of work will pave way for future research on similar areas like models of complexity and perception of complexity in project management

Orientadores: Roberto Funes Abrahão, Mauro José AndradeTereso / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Agrícola / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-16T23:29:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PezzinJunior_Renato_M.pdf: 3242825 bytes, checksum: 6d0ee72c403fe36fea24b0ad068df70f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Resumo: Este trabalho buscou contribuir, a partir da perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho, ao projeto de um equipamento de auxílio à colheita denominado UNIMAC CANA. O conceito mecânico proposto utiliza operadores na transferência da cana da frente de corte até o mecanismo de limpeza, buscando preservar parte da mão-de-obra utilizada na colheita manual. Baseado nos conceitos da Ergonomia de Concepção, foi realizada uma análise da atividade futura dos operadores através da construção de cenários e uma busca por situações de referência para o projeto do posto de trabalho. Princípios da Antropometria, Biomecânica e da Segurança do Trabalho foram utilizados na análise e dimensionamento do equipamento proposto. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a eficácia da Ergonomia de Concepção enquanto metodologia projetual aplicada no desenvolvimento de projetos inovadores / Abstract: This work seeks to contribute, under an ergonomic and work safety perspective, to the design of a sugar cane harvester named UNIMAC CANA. The mechanical conception uses human operators in the transfer of sugar cane from the feed unity to the cleaner unit, trying to preserve part of the human labor traditionally used in manual harvest. Using ergonomics concepts, it was done a future activity analysis and scenery building for the design of the work stations. Anthropometric, Biomecanic and Work Safety principles were used in the analysis and design of the equipment. The results show the efficiency of conception ergonomics as a design methodological tool when applied to new mechanical concepts / Mestrado / Maquinas Agricolas / Mestre em Engenharia Agrícola

Orientador: Irany de Andrade Azevedo / Dissertação (mestrado profissional) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-18T21:21:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Campoi_EduardoJuliani_M.pdf: 7248289 bytes, checksum: 0eb6229f6461c48b6ef22c1679221075 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: As técnicas geralmente usadas na manufatura enxuta (lean manufacturing), que visam reduzir desperdícios e melhorar o fluxo de materiais ao longo de um processo de produção, são analisadas e aplicadas ao processo de desenvolvimento de produto (PDP) de um motor diesel. O objetivo principal reside no atendimento às necessidades presentes no desenvolvimento e no lançamento de novos produtos, com garantia de custo competitivo e no menor tempo possível. No trabalho é proposto um encadeamento de atividades, consolidado em um procedimento para a integração da produção e projeto, representado por um diagrama operacional, que enfatiza a importância da participação da manufatura desde o início do projeto para compartilhar sua experiência, e incorporar suas necessidades e restrições. O diagrama permite a visualização de todo o fluxo operacional a ser considerado no PDP, e permite explicitar a criação de valor segundo a percepção do cliente e dos demais interessados no projeto. Para avaliar a proposta, o procedimento é aplicado a um projeto real, implementado na forma clássica na empresa em que o autor atua. O resultado da aplicação do procedimento proposto mostra sua viabilidade, as reduções de desperdícios, de retrabalhos e do tempo de projeto, a serem conseguidos com a adoção do procedimento proposto. Um dos resultados mais significativos está em tornar natural o compartilhamento de conhecimento e experiência da manufatura, particularmente no uso dos conceitos da manufatura enxuta com os demais participantes do projeto de desenvolvimento de produto / Abstract: The general techniques used on Lean Manufacturing that aims to reduce waste and improve materials flow throughout a production process, are analyzed and applied to Product Development Process (PDP) of a diesel engine. The main goal of Lean Manufacturing lies in meeting the present needs in developing and launching new products in the market, with guaranteed competitive cost and in the shortest possible time. This work suggests a chaining of activities, consolidated in a procedure for the integration of production and design, represented by an operating diagram, that emphasizes the importance of the manufacturing team's participation since the beginning of the project to share its experience, and to incorporate its requirements and constraints. The proposed diagram allows the visualization of all operational flow to be considered on PDP, and allows to explicit the creation value according to the customer perception and other stakeholders on project. To test the procedure usefulness a simulation is made considering an actual project that is presently implemented in a classic way in an industrial plant where diesel engines are manufactured. The results of the simulation show its feasibility, reworks and development spent time reductions. One of the most significant results consists in turning joint share of manufacturing knowledge and experience into a formalized routine followed by teams of all the areas involved, especially concerning the use of lean manufacturing concepts / Mestrado / Projetos / Mestre em Engenharia Automobilistica

Orientador: Geilson Loureiro / Dissertação (mestrado profissional) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-19T07:39:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Silva_EduardoFerreiradeSousa_M.pdf: 2874963 bytes, checksum: c631beb0bfeb76b88fd6d3d7a71297f2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: Esta dissertação tem como objetivo a proposição de uma abordagem de gestão de conhecimento auxiliar ao processo de desenvolvimento de produtos automotivos, mais especificamente, nas atividades de projeto do produto. Em tempos onde a complexidade dos produtos é cada vez maior, a importância da utilização de um processo estruturado de desenvolvimento de produto torna-se primordial para que os projetos possam ser conduzidos de maneira controlável desde a sua concepção até o lançamento do produto. Mas este processo, por si só, não garante que o conhecimento empregado e gerado por suas atividades seja disseminado e mantido na empresa ao longo do tempo, ou até mesmo entre projetos concomitantes. Uma vez definidos os limites de aplicação para as idéias aqui registradas, a pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada sobre dois temas principais: Processo de Desenvolvimento de Produto e Gestão do Conhecimento. No primeiro tema buscou-se o embasamento necessário para melhor compreensão da complexidade do processo de desenvolvimento de produtos, bem como identificar o modelo mais adequado e mais empregado pelas indústrias do setor automobilístico, público alvo desta dissertação. A pesquisa sobre Gestão do Conhecimento buscou identificar, entre os diferentes estudos já realizados, um conjunto de técnicas, métodos e ferramentas tecnológicas que melhor se adequasse ao modus operandi de organizações que atuam no setor automobilístico, desenvolvendo produtos complexos. Em conclusão, este trabalho apresenta como a abordagem proposta vai ao encontro das necessidades da industria automobilística, de modo geral, e da organização unidade de análise, em particular, quanto a utilização de Gestão de Conhecimento em seu Processo de Desenvolvimento de Produtos / Abstract: This dissertation aims to propose a knowledge management approach to assist the product development process in the automotive industry, at the activities of the design cycle. In times when the product complexity is even bigger, the importance of having a well-structured product development process is essential to enable the companies to manage their projects more easily since its conception until the product launch but, this process does not guarantee that the knowledge used and generated by each project is captured and disseminated throughout the company over time. Once defined the application boundaries to the ideas here registered, the bibliographical research was made about two main themes: product development process and knowledge management, seeking on the first of them enough basis to better understand the complexity of the product development process, as per identify the most suitable model within the automotive industry, target of this dissertation. The research about knowledge management aimed to identify among various studies, technological tools and techniques which best fit the modus operandi of organizations which develop complex products in the the automotive industry. In conclusion, this dissertation demonstrates how the proposed approach meets the needs of the automotive industry, in general, and the needs of the organization under analysis, in particular, by applying Knowledge Management to its Product Development Process / Mestrado / Projetos / Mestre em Engenharia Automobilistica

Orientadores: Roger Josef Zemp, Valdir Apolinário de Freitas / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Química / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T11:39:16Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Assis_CamillaAbbatide_M.pdf: 6993835 bytes, checksum: 7d87e3705f4d5bf8e95ea91406ca5a5b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: Um projeto de engenharia e realizado em cinco etapas consecutivas: planejamento do negocio, desenvolvimento do escopo, definição do projeto, execução (engenharia de detalhamento e construção) e, finalmente, partida e operacao. Muitas vezes percebe-se, na conclusão das etapas de desenvolvimento do escopo e de definição do projeto, apos intenso uso de tempo e de recursos, que o projeto não e mais viável economicamente, sendo abandonado ou reestudado. Decisões de projeto tomadas no inicio da concepção determinam configurações que afetarão permanentemente investimentos e custos operacionais. A engenharia de processos pode aliar conhecimentos técnicos a conceitos econômicos nas etapas iniciais, a fim de avaliar o impacto das decisões de configuração na viabilidade do projeto. Apesar de parecer natural, essa não e uma pratica comum na industria. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo realizar uma analise técnico-econômica de alternativas de configuração em estágios preliminares de um projeto. Para tal, será utilizado como estudo de caso o processo produtivo de acido nítrico a partir da combustão de amônia, em duas situações distintas: projeto de uma planta nova (síntese) e projeto de modificação de uma planta existente (revamp). A partir de analises simples, utilizando ferramentas que facilitam a avaliação da influencia de parâmetros no projeto, serão analisados os impactos das variações desses parâmetros em diferentes propostas de configurações / Abstract: An Engineering Project happens in 5 consecutive steps: business assessment, scope development, project definition, execution (detailed engineering and construction) and, finally, startup and operations. Many times, in the conclusion of the scope development and project definition steps, after intense use of time and resources, one realizes that the project is not economic feasible anymore, being abandoned or restudied. Project decisions taken in the early stages of design determine configurations that will affect permanently the investments and operational costs. The process engineering can combine technical knowledge to economic concepts at the early stages, to evaluate the impact of configurations decisions in the feasibility of the project. Although this may seem natural, it's not a common practice in the industry. In this context, this work aims to make a techno-economic analysis of configuration alternatives at the preliminary stages of a project. For this purpose, it will be used as a case study the production process of the nitric acid through the ammonia combustion, in two different situations: project of a new plant (synthesis) and project of modification in an existing plant (revamp). Through simple analysis, using tools that facilitate the evaluation of the parameters influence in the project, the impacts of the variations of these parameters in different alternatives of configuration will be evaluated / Mestrado / Sistemas de Processos Quimicos e Informatica / Mestra em Engenharia Química

Yes / This paper reports on a case study involving a strategic and innovative approach to creation of an in-house multifaceted digital engineering platform (the DEP) in overcoming a number of organisational problems at a multinational engineering company. The DEP was to be used strategically for simplifying the operational complexity and to create and appropriate new work-related mind-set and new organisational discourse to achieve homogenous working across the organisation, which is a huge challenge. The need for this system emerged from the need to resolve many organisational services related problems that carried phenomenal amount of processes, health and safety risks and to regulate, and, control the running of engineering project. Research data were collected using a longitudinal case study approach over a period of six months. In order to make sense of how the DEP helped the organisation, the study used certain elements of Extended Structuration Theory as a lens to assess the case study. This research discovered that the DEP succeeded in creating and appropriating work-related mind-set and organisational discourse. It also had real influence on working processes and employees at all levels while encouraging transparency, responsiveness, agility and accountability. It continues to help the organisation to govern, manage and maintain good standard of service but many barriers still remain.