Level 2 · System Architecture

Mechanical System Architecture & Machine Design

System decomposition, mechanical interfaces, machine elements, packaging, load paths, maintainability and design synthesis.

Phase 2 · Level 2 established · Level 3 deferred

Controlled Scope

Level 2 Coverage

This page defines the parent scope for this discipline inside Mechanical Engineering Systems. Detailed Level 3 specialty pages will be added only after the Level 1 and Level 2 architecture is reviewed and approved.

Requirements and interface definition

Machine elements and assemblies

Mechanical packaging and enclosures

Load paths and force flow

Maintainability and service access

Design trade studies and configuration control