Towards automated design: knowledge-based engineering in facades

2022 ◽  
pp. 403-423
Author(s):  
Jacopo Montali ◽  
Michele Sauchelli ◽  
Mauro Overend
Keyword(s):  
Automated Design ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

BDS: A Knowledge-Based Bumper Design System

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverly J. Becker ◽  
Gregory A. Kaepp
Keyword(s):  
Software Design ◽  
Product Performance ◽  
Design System ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Performance Requirement ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
Design Alternatives ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Abstract A knowledge-based Bumper Design System (BDS) has been developed which automatically generates optimized conceptual bumper beams which meet manufacturing and product performance requirement. The BDS has captured and refined the corporate design knowledge of the product design engineer, the CAD designer, the CAE analyst and manufacturer. The BDS enables the bumper design engineers to evaluate multiple design alternatives quickly and early in the design process. It also automates repetitive bumper analysis tasks. The purpose of the paper is to describe the BDS. A description of the Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) methodology used to create the BDS is given, as well as an overview of bumper designs and design requirements. An overview of the BDS software design, user interface, and a sample run are also presented.

Ontology-Based Knowledge Representation for Mechanical Products

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 365-370
Author(s):  
Jia Li ◽  
Yun Bin Yang ◽  
Li Fan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Representation ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Configuration Design ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Mechanical Products ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
General Ontology ◽  
Core Part

Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) helps sharing and reusing knowledge in modern mechanical design field. As a core part of KBE, various methods of knowledge representation were studied. In order to reuse the mechanical design knowledge, the methodology of ontology-based knowledge representation was discussed. First, the concepts, formal description, specialties and languages of ontology were described. Then, three categories of ontology in the field of mechanical design, general ontology, domain ontology and product ontology, were discussed. The product ontology was analyzed by the configuration design method. Finally, an example of ontology-based knowledge representation for mechanical products was studied. The work about ontology-based knowledge representation methodology may support the application of KBE in mechanical design field.

Rapid Design System for Agricultural Machinery Using Knowledge-Based Engineering: Case Study of a Wheeled Combine Chassis

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 955-966
Author(s):  
Shenghui Fu ◽  
Tianran Lan ◽  
Yuefeng Du ◽  
Enrong Mao ◽  
Zhongxiang Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Object Oriented ◽  
Knowledge Utilization ◽  
Design System ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Agricultural Machinery ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Rapid Design ◽  
Design Of Agricultural Machinery ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
Knowledge Based Design

HighlightsA knowledge-based rapid design system for combine chassis is proposed.Object-oriented knowledge representation uniformly describes the multi-source heterogeneous design knowledge.Multivariate linear regression analysis ratiocinates further unknown design principles behind existing products.Abstract. In the design of agricultural machinery, the lack of systematic and structured knowledge utilization systems results in low development efficiency and poor reusability of design knowledge. This study considers the design of a combine chassis and focuses on the application of knowledge-based rapid design to agricultural machinery. As a typical sophisticated agricultural machine, combines have a complicated design that requires the integration of multiple disciplines according to the crop types, production areas, and ability of the designers. Hence, a knowledge-based design system for a wheeled combine chassis is proposed. By integrating object-oriented technology with a mixed reasoning strategy, multi-source heterogeneous design knowledge can be applied in completing the chassis design task. To date, there are more than 2000 design ideas and 350 parameter models in the knowledge database. In addition, tacit design knowledge acquired by a knowledge discovery method can be employed to perfect the design and improve the reliability of the product. The design of a combine chassis demonstrates that the knowledge-based rapid design of agricultural machinery is completely feasible, and the design system significantly reduces the design workload, shortens the development cycle, and improves design efficiency and knowledge utilization. Keywords: Combine chassis, Knowledge-based design system, Knowledge-based engineering, Rapid design.

Cyberphysical Design Automation Framework for Knowledge-based Engineering

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-178
Author(s):  
Urcun John Tanik
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Design Automation ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
Cyberphysical System ◽  
Automation Framework

Cyberphysical system design automation utilizing knowledge based engineering techniques with globally networked knowledge bases can tremendously improve the design process for emerging systems. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive architectural framework to improve the design process for cyberphysical systems (CPS) and implement a case study with Axiomatic Design Solutions Inc. to develop next generation toolsets utilizing knowledge-based engineering (KBE) systems adapted to multiple domains in the field of CPS design automation. The Cyberphysical System Design Automation Framework (CPSDAF) will be based on advances in CPS design theory based on current research and knowledge collected from global sources automatically via Semantic Web Services. A case study utilizing STEM students is discussed.

Industrial Application of Knowledge-Based Engineering in Commercial CAD / CAE Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 100255
Author(s):  
Jerzy Pokojski ◽  
Karol Szustakiewicz ◽  
Łukasz Woźnicki ◽  
Konrad Oleksiński ◽  
Jarosław Pruszyński
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Application ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Application of Knowledge-Based Engineering Methods for Hull Structural Member Design

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinfeng Chen ◽  
◽  
Hezhen Yang ◽  
Ruhong Jiang ◽  
Deyu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Member ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Configuration Tree Solver: A Technology for Automated Design and Configuration

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Kott ◽  
Gerald Agin ◽  
Dave Fawcett
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
General Model ◽  
General Class ◽  
Domain Knowledge ◽  
Automated Design ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Business Operation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Specific Configuration

Abstract Configuration is a process of generating a definitive description of a product or an order that satisfies a set of specified requirements and known constraints. Knowledge-based technology is an enabling factor in automation of configuration tasks found in the business operation. In this paper, we describe a configuration technique that is well suited for configuring “decomposable” artifacts with reasonably well defined structure and constraints. This technique may be classified as a member of a general class of decompositional approaches to configuration. The domain knowledge is structured as a general model of the artifact, an and-or hierarchy of the artifact’s elements, features, and characteristics. The model includes constraints and local specialists which are attached to the elements of the and-or-tree. Given the specific configuration requirements, the problem solving engine searches for a solution, a subtree, that satisfies the requirements and the applicable constraints. We describe an application of this approach that performs configuration and design of an automotive component.

A Novel Application of Gamification for Collecting High-Level Design Information

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunmin Cheong ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Francesco Iorio
Keyword(s):  
User Study ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Cad Systems ◽  
Design Information ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Game Mechanics ◽  
Abstract Level ◽  
Level Problem ◽  
Level Design ◽  
High Level

This paper presents a novel application of gamification for collecting high-level design descriptions of objects. High-level design descriptions entail not only superficial characteristics of an object, but also function, behavior, and requirement information of the object. Such information is difficult to obtain with traditional data mining techniques. For acquisition of high-level design information, we investigated a multiplayer game, “Who is the Pretender?” in an offline context. Through a user study, we demonstrate that the game offers a more fun, enjoyable, and engaging experience for providing descriptions of objects than simply asking people to list them. We also show that the game elicits more high-level, problem-oriented requirement descriptions and less low-level, solution-oriented structure descriptions due to the unique game mechanics that encourage players to describe objects at an abstract level. Finally, we present how crowdsourcing can be used to generate game content that facilitates the gameplay. Our work contributes towards acquiring high-level design knowledge that is essential for developing knowledge-based CAD systems.

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