Design-Time Validation of Runtime Reconfiguration Strategies: An Environmental-Driven Approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Scheerer ◽  
Martina Rapp ◽  
Ralf Reussner
Keyword(s):  
Design Time ◽  
Runtime Reconfiguration

The design of modular oil tank: A new design process model

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Li ◽  
Xingsheng Jiang ◽  
Jingye Li ◽  
Yadong Zhao ◽  
Xuexing Li
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Fuel Tank ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Design Process Model

Background: In the whole design process of modular fuel tank, there are some unreasonable phenomena. As a result, there are some defects in the design of modular fuel tank, and the function does not meet the requirements in advance. This paper studies this problem. Objective: Through on-the-spot investigation of the factory, a mechanical design process model is designed. The model can provide reference for product design participants on product design time and design quality, and can effectively solve the problem of low product design quality caused by unreasonable product design time arrangement. Methods: After sorting out the data from the factory investigation, computer software is used to program, simulate the information input of mechanical design process, and the final reference value is got. Results: This mechanical design process model is used to guide the design and production of a new project, nearly 3 months ahead of the original project completion time. Conclusion: This mechanical design process model can effectively guide the product design process, which is of great significance to the whole mechanical design field.

scholarly journals Designing Multi-Agent System Organisations for Flexible Runtime Behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5335
Author(s):  
Kathleen Keogh ◽  
Liz Sonenberg
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Multi Agent System ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Uncertain Environments ◽  
Agent System ◽  
Meta Model ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Organisational Support ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Associated Design

We address the challenge of multi-agent system (MAS) design for organisations of agents acting in dynamic and uncertain environments where runtime flexibility is required to enable improvisation through sharing knowledge and adapting behaviour. We identify behavioural features that correspond to runtime improvisation by agents in a MAS organisation and from this analysis describe the OJAzzIC meta-model and an associated design method. We present results from simulation scenarios, varying both problem complexity and the level of organisational support provided in the design, to show that increasing design time guidance in the organisation specification can enable runtime flexibility afforded to agents and improve performance. Hence the results demonstrate the usefulness of the constructs captured in the OJAzzIC meta-model.

scholarly journals Time-Resolved Spectroscopic Study of N,N-Di(4-bromo)nitrenium Ions in Selected Solutions

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 3182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lili Du ◽  
Xin Lan ◽  
Zhiping Yan ◽  
Ruixue Zhu ◽  
David Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Transient Absorption ◽  
Direct Detection ◽  
Reaction Pathway ◽  
Addition Reactions ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Nitrenium Ions ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Nitrenium Ion ◽  
Design Time

Nitrenium ions are important reactive intermediates in chemistry and biology. In this work, femtosecond and nanosecond transient absorption (fs-TA and ns-TA) along with nanosecond time-resolved resonance Raman (ns-TR3) experiments were employed to examine the photochemical pathways of N-(4,4′-dibromodiphenylamino)-2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium BF4− (salt (DN) from just absorption of a photon of light to the production of the important N,N-di(4-bromophenyl)nitrenium ion 2. In acetonitrile (MeCN), the formation of halogenated diarylnitrenium ion 2 was observed within 4 ps, showing the vibrational spectra with strong intensity. The nucleophilic adduct reaction of ion 2 with H2O was also examined in aqueous solutions. The direct detection of the unique ortho adduct intermediate 3 shows that there is an efficient and exclusive reaction pathway for 2 with H2O. The results shown in this paper give new characterization of 2, which can be used to design time-resolved spectroscopy investigations of covalent addition reactions of nitrenium ions with other molecules in future studies.

The Measurement of Toothbrush Wear

1989 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 1781-1785 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.R. Rawls ◽  
N.J. Mkwayi-Tulloch ◽  
R. Casella ◽  
R. Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quantitative Measure ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Individual User ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Toothbrush Wear ◽  
Wear Index

Toothbrushes wear out and progressively lose their ability to clean as the bristles abrade and become curled and matted. To study the factors that influence this process, we developed a quantitative measure of bristle splaying (wear index) and a method for judging and ranking the overall state of brush deterioration (wear rating) and used these to determine the effects of the individual user, brush design, time in use, and bristle material. Wear index is the average increase in brush-head dimensions normalized for maximum bristle length, and is dimensionless. Wear rating is a subjective means of classifying the increasing severity of deterioration on a scale of 0 to 3. The wear characteristics of a variety of commercial and experimental brushes with different design features were determined. Test variables were time in use, brush design (e.g., geometry and size of the brush head), and bristle composition. Time of use, the individual user, and bristle composition were found to have the strongest influences on splaying, and brush design was found to have the least influence. The wear index offers a quantitative means of comparing brushes of different dimensions at various stages of splaying. The wear rating, although qualitative, is a quick means of ranking brushes in various stages of deterioration. The two methods correlate (R2 = 0.87), and both are sensitive to several factors that affect brush durability. Therefore, these methods appear to be suitable not only for research, but also for quality control, the setting of standards, and for substantiation of advertising claims.

Design Methodology of Laminating Tools

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 121-125
Author(s):  
Daniel Măgurian ◽  
Gheorghe Oancea
Keyword(s):  
Software Package ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Standard Design ◽  
Automotive Interior ◽  
Main Frame

This paper presents a design methodology of laminating tools for automotive interior parts using CATIA software package. The authors developed a software tool namedLTFrameDesignusingVBA for Applicationunder CATIA package, which automatically generates the main frame of the laminating tool according to the parts shapes, its dimensions and designer requirements. The software automates some stages of standard design and minimizes the design time and costs. The paper also presents the design stages which are followed by the user to obtain a 3D complete assembly of the laminating tool.

scholarly journals Vibration Properties of a Concrete Structure with Symmetries Used in Civil Engineering

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 656
Author(s):  
Sorin Vlase ◽  
Marin Marin ◽  
Ovidiu Deaconu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Concrete Structure ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Vibration Properties ◽  
Reduced Costs ◽  
Constructive Simplicity ◽  
Economic Considerations

The paper aims to study a concrete structure, currently used in civil engineering, which has certain symmetries. This type of problem is common in engineering practice, especially in civil engineering. There are many reasons why structures with identical elements or certain symmetries are used in industry, related to economic considerations, shortening the design time, for constructive, simplicity, cost or logistical reasons. There are many reasons why the presence of symmetries has benefits for designers, builders, and beneficiaries. In the end, the result of these benefits materializes through short execution times and reduced costs. The paper studies the eigenvalue and eigenmode properties of vibration for components of the constructions’ structure, often encountered in current practice. The identification of such properties allows the simplification and easing of the effort necessary for the dynamic analysis of such a structure.

Knowledge-Based System for Supporting the Design of a Plate-Press

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Potočnik ◽  
Miran Ulbin ◽  
Bojan Dolšak
Keyword(s):  
Material Selection ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
Improve Design ◽  
Knowledge Based System ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Design Time ◽  
Knowledge Based

This paper presents a knowledge-based system capable of giving the designer quality support when making decisions from the aspect of modeling the reinforcement of a plate-press within a position of maximum compressive load, and by choosing suitable material for the plate. Based on the selected combination of reinforcement and material, this system acquaints the user with the size and position of the largest comparative stress, and the greatest nodal displacement in the load-direction. This system operates based on the implemented knowledge of experts in the execution of design, material selection, and numerical analysis based on the finite-element method (FEM), which was written with the help of parameters within the knowledge-base of the CATIA V5 CAD-system. Using this system gives the user an opportunity to reach conclusions that are crucial for designing a plate-press or pressure-loaded die-elements, in general. The results reveal that the system can dramatically shorten design time and improve design quality in comparison to manual design process.

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