Dimension time cost model

The dimension time cost model (DTC) is a creative problem-solving technique that analyzes a problem by maximizing its possible characteristics.¹² 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.³

The approach is based on the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ).

DTC model
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.

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

[3] Cameron, Gordon (30 December 2010). Trizics. Gordon Cameron. pp. 89–90. ISBN 978-1-4583-0412-4.

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