Concepts of change propagation analysis in engineering design

Abstract Interest in change propagation analysis for engineering design has increased rapidly since the topic gained prominence late 1990s. Although there are now many approaches and models, is a smaller number of underlying key concepts. This article contributes literature review organising framework that summarises relates these Approaches have been taken to address each concept collected discussed. A visual presented uncover some trends gaps. The thereby provides thematic state-of-the-art analysis, highlights opportunities further work.