The dimension time cost model (DTC) is a creative problem-solving technique that analyzes a problem by maximizing its possible characteristics. Dimension can also encompass other physical characteristics such as temperature, brightness, mass, etc. The DTC model encouragaes creativity by reviewing a system at its potential minimal and maximal points.
The approach is based on the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ).
| Limits | Real value | How does the solution look? | Possible solution principle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 0 | |||
| D | ∞ | |||
| T | 0 | |||
| T | ∞ | |||
| C | 0 | |||
| C | ∞ |
References
- Chakrabarti, Amaresh (9 March 2013). Engineering Design Synthesis: Understanding, Approaches and Tools. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 140–141. ISBN 978-1-4471-3717-7.
- Orloff, Michael A. (7 October 2006). Inventive Thinking through TRIZ: A Practical Guide. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 254–255. ISBN 978-3-540-33223-7.
- Cameron, Gordon (30 December 2010). Trizics. Gordon Cameron. pp. 89–90. ISBN 978-1-4583-0412-4.
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