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  • Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Industrial Management

Background:

  • Utility poles are essential infrastructure supporting power, communication, and lighting systems.
  • Various pole materials like steel, aluminum, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) exist, each with distinct performance characteristics.
  • Selecting the optimal utility pole requires balancing diverse technical specifications and user needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a Quality Function Deployment (QFD) framework for industrial applications.
  • To enhance information integration for guiding the selection of the most suitable utility pole type.
  • To provide a structured method for evaluating and selecting utility poles based on client needs and technical specifications.

Main Methods:

  • A Quality Function Deployment (QFD) framework was developed and applied.
  • Market surveys, focus group discussions, and individual interviews were conducted.
  • Ten key performance indicators (KPIs) and nine functional requirements were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The QFD framework effectively aligns client needs with technical specifications for pole selection.
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) poles were identified as the top-performing alternative, scoring 4.12 out of 5.
  • The study identified critical KPIs such as service life, safety, cost, and environmental resistance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed QFD framework offers a structured approach for informed utility pole selection.
  • The framework supports decision-making in early design phases, ensuring client-focused choices.
  • FRP poles demonstrate superior performance based on the evaluated criteria for utility infrastructure.