A Framework for a Motorcycle Design Computer-Based Intelligent Tool

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Agius ◽  
Philip Farrugia ◽  
Emmanuel Francalanza
Keyword(s):  
Design Solution ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Emotional Value ◽  
Design Support Tool ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Intelligent Computer

Abstract Motorcycle riders’ road experience, attitude and position have a large impact on safety. Besides these aspects, a motorcycle designer has to consider the aesthetical emotional value of such artefacts. This paper contributes a novel framework architecture supports designers to develop a rider-centred, safer motorcycle design, while at the same time considering human factors and the emotional values of such artefacts. This paper explores the requirements for this framework through a validated mixed method approach, gaining input from interviewed designers, stakeholders as well as surveyed riders. The proposed framework takes a user-centred approach, placing designers and riders at the framework’s core. Riders are an essential aspect as they assist in generating the knowledge which is critical to the operation of the framework. The framework acts as a support to the motorcycle designer, where it couples the intellectual resources of the designer with the knowledge capabilities of the framework to proactively support motorcycle design decision making. The proposed framework is driven by a harmonisation engine, where the aesthetic, ergonomic, persona and market trend domains are harmonised to achieve a balanced motorcycle design solution. The framework architecture will be employed to implement an intelligent computer-based motorcycle design support tool, in future work.

Mapping for Design Decision Support in Industry

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Eng ◽  
Marco Aurisicchio ◽  
Rob Bracewell ◽  
Gareth Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Significant Loss ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Industrial Practice ◽  
Experience Levels ◽  
Cognitive Benefits ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Human Thinking ◽  
Future Work

There has been a significant loss of spatial thinking support in the move from paper to computer-based work. Map-based software methods reported here fill this gap while resolving general challenges in deploying software tools into active industrial practice. The Decision Rationale editor (DRed) has been in use over nine years and 700 engineers have been trained within the partner company. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 13 engineers from diverse departments and with a range of experience levels. Collected examples were analysed for successful methods (what), common contexts of use (where) and advantages over existing tools (why). Map use seems to focus on problems where multiple poorly defined options need sorting in order to progress work. The diversity of use cases demonstrates a need for increased investment in flexible visual tools to aid human thinking. Future work will expand on the set of collected examples, including attempts to generalize lessons to other software. More detailed experiments are also needed to better understand specific cognitive benefits in the work environment.

scholarly journals Assessing a Decision Support Tool for SOC Analysts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jassim Happa ◽  
Ioannis Agrafiotis ◽  
Martin Helmhout ◽  
Thomas Bashford-Rogers ◽  
Michael Goldsmith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
User Study ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Visualization Tool ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Response Strategies ◽  
Method Approach

In recent years, many tools have been developed to understand attacks that make use of visualization, but few examples aims to predict real-world consequences. We have developed a visualization tool that aims to improve decision support during attacks. Our tool visualizes propagation of risks from IDS and AV-alert data by relating sensor alerts to Business Process (BP) tasks and machine assets: an important capability gap present in many Security Operation Centres (SOCs) today. In this paper we present a user study in which we evaluate the tool's usability and ability to deliver situational awareness to the analyst. Ten analysts from seven SOCs performed carefully designed tasks related to understanding risks and prioritising recovery decisions. The study was conducted in laboratory conditions, with simulated attacks, and used a mixed-method approach to collect data from questionnaires, eyetracking and voice-recorded interviews. The findings suggest that providing analysts with situational awareness relating to business priorities can help them prioritise response strategies. Finally, we provide an in-depth discussion on the wider questions related to user studies in similar conditions as well as lessons learned from our user study and developing a visualization tool of this type.

Merging IFC-Based BIM Models: A New Paradigm and Co-Design Support Tool

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Omar Doukari ◽  
Benoit Naudet ◽  
Régine Teulier
Keyword(s):  
Complex Model ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Java Language ◽  
Project Life Cycle ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Project Model ◽  
Design Support Tool ◽  
Project Life ◽  
Exchange Data

Interoperability is a key factor for BIM and helps to simplify the communication and the cooperation between different actors during the project life-cycle. IFC appears as the best option to exchange data between different software platforms. The purpose of this paper is to offer a proposal for exchanging data by merging IFC-based BIM models. We consider a BIM project model like a large system of multi modules where each part represents a structure (building, road, bridge and tunnel) and should be completed by an IFC model. This article presents a numerical tool which allows the co-design step through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed in Java language using the IfcToolsProjects libraries. This work is situated in non-automatic merging models being problematic. The proposal is clearly a co-design assistance. This Interface allows the merging of many buildings represented by different IFC files and produces a new IFC-based buildings complex model. The result is fully exploitable without any data loss. The new merging approach avoids the disadvantages of the “linking” function.

The effect of installed photovoltaic panels on the aesthetic perception and evaluation of the mosque architectural form in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-463
Author(s):  
Anwar Ibrahim ◽  
Hikmat H. Ali ◽  
Wala'a Alqarra
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Aesthetic Perception ◽  
Architectural Form ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Building Type ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effect of the installed photovoltaic (PV) systems on the aesthetic perception of the mosque’s architectural form. It also aims to develop a framework for integrating PV cells with the various elements of the building type. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising both qualitative and quantitative techniques for data collection procedures. This includes surveys, literature review, focus groups and an experiment. Findings The results revealed a negative impact of the building-applied PV panels on people’s perception of the mosque’s architectural form. However, integrating the PV cells with the mosque form was perceived as more aesthetically pleasing. Certain integrating PV strategies integrated more harmoniously with certain mosque styles. Research limitations/implications This study is focused on limited styles of one building type. Extra research is needed to explore the differences between the different participated groups. Originality/value There is a lack of research that explores the ways the installed PV systems impact the users’ architectural aesthetic perception of the mosque. This study informs the design process and practice and construction industry by highlighting the opportunities PV systems, as a legitimate sustainable energy resource, offers to architects and manufacturers.

The Importance of Training for Interactive Trade Space Exploration: A Study of Novice and Expert Users

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Wolf ◽  
Jennifer Hyland ◽  
Timothy W. Simpson ◽  
Xiaolong (Luke) Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Space Exploration ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Computing Power ◽  
Training Video ◽  
Engine Combustion ◽  
Interactive Data ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Trade Space Exploration ◽  
Future Work

Thanks to recent advances in computing power and speed, engineers can now generate a wealth of data on demand to support design decision-making. These advances have enabled new approaches to search multidimensional trade spaces through interactive data visualization and exploration. In this paper, we investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of interactive trade space exploration strategies by conducting human subject experiments with novice and expert users. A single objective, constrained design optimization problem involving the sizing of an engine combustion chamber is used for this study. Effectiveness is measured by comparing the best feasible design obtained by each user, and efficiency is assessed based on the percentage of feasible designs generated by each user. Results indicate that novices who watch a 5-min training video before the experiment obtain results that are not significantly different from those obtained by expert users, and both groups are statistically better than the novices without the training video in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Frequency and ordering of the visualization and exploration tools are also compared to understand the differences in each group’s search strategy. The implications of the results are discussed along with future work.

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