The Contribution of Data Modeling to the Future Development of CAD/CAM Databases

Author(s):  
Charles M. Eastman

Abstract Data modeling is proposed as a means to address the complexities of CAD/CAM databases. The distinctions between product data models and those in general databases are reviewed. A data model, called EDM, is presented that incorporates features that are defined to response to these differences. A review is given of data modeling analyses carried out thus far regarding database extensibility, including support for open-ended knowledge domains.

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Adam Hlubuček

This paper aims to summarize possibilities how to create data models of high-speed railway turnouts. The turnouts designed for high-speed operation require specific geometric solution. As the UIC RailTopoModel is considered an international recommendation in the field of data modeling of railway infrastructure, this issue is assessed in terms of models based on its principles. Solving this problem can affect the future development of the Multipurpose Railway Infrastructure Model gradually emerging at the CTU Railway Laboratory in Prague using the RailTopoModel principles.Whereas the RailTopoModel itself does not define any specific types of entities, the railML® 3.1 specifications are also used for assessment purposes. Turnouts are viewed both in terms of topology and in terms of functional infrastructure. In the final sections, recommendations are given on how to deal with the problems found, e. g. in terms of implementation into the Multipurpose Railway Infrastructure Model.


Data Mining ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Sangeetha Kutty ◽  
Richi Nayak ◽  
Tien Tran

With the increasing number of XML documents in varied domains, it has become essential to identify ways of finding interesting information from these documents. Data mining techniques can be used to derive this interesting information. However, mining of XML documents is impacted by the data model used in data representation due to the semi-structured nature of these documents. In this chapter, we present an overview of the various models of XML documents representations, how these models are used for mining, and some of the issues and challenges inherent in these models. In addition, this chapter also provides some insights into the future data models of XML documents for effectively capturing its two important features, structure and content, for mining.


Author(s):  
Sangeetha Kutty ◽  
Richi Nayak ◽  
Tien Tran

With the increasing number of XML documents in varied domains, it has become essential to identify ways of finding interesting information from these documents. Data mining techniques can be used to derive this interesting information. However, mining of XML documents is impacted by the data model used in data representation due to the semi-structured nature of these documents. In this chapter, we present an overview of the various models of XML documents representations, how these models are used for mining, and some of the issues and challenges inherent in these models. In addition, this chapter also provides some insights into the future data models of XML documents for effectively capturing its two important features, structure and content, for mining.


Author(s):  
Harald Stadlbauer

Abstract This paper presents a new method called Functional Skeletons and its usage for a product data model for the design process. The Functional Skeletons represent the main functional flows in a product and allow the efficient storage of designs as well as the generation of verified (in respect to their specification) products. The Functional Skeletons can be used as the basis of a new type of product data models.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Kubota ◽  
Ichizou Mikami

The primary objective of this paper is to develop the product data models, in which systematic information is defined for accumulating, exchanging, and sharing in the maintenance of concrete highway bridges. The information requirement and existing issues and solutions were analyzed based on the life cycle and the standardization for sharing. The member data models and business data models that defined design and construction information and accumulated results information were developed. The maintenance business process in which project participants utilize the product data model was described as utilization scenario. The utilization frameworks which define information flow were developed.


Author(s):  
Parisa Ghodous ◽  
Denis Vandorpe

Abstract The integration in computer integrated manufacturing systems (CIMs) plays a significant role in improving the quality and productivity. To achieve this objective, a uniform product and process representation and an effective, comprehensive and reliable data exchange mechanism are required. Recent works on product data integration have led to STEP (international Standard for Exchange of Product data models). In this paper, we define a model which integrates the STEP product data models with process data models. The idea of classification of STEP product data models is used to classify the process data models. Examples from mechanical industries are included to demonstrate the features of this model.


Author(s):  
Peter McBrien

Data held in information systems is modelled using a variety of languages, where the choice of language may be decided by functional concerns as well as non-technical concerns. This chapter focuses on data modelling languages, and the challenges faced in mapping schemas in one data modelling language into another data modelling language. We review the ER, relational and UML modelling languages (the later being representative of object oriented programming languages), highlighting aspects of each modelling language that are not representable in the others. We describe how a nested hypergraph data model may be used as an underlying representation of data models, and hence present the differences between the modelling languages in a more precise manner. Finally, we propose a platform for the future building of an automated procedure for translating schemas from one modelling language to another.


Author(s):  
Wolfgang Wilkes ◽  
Peter J. A. Reusch ◽  
Laura Esmeralda Garcia Moreno

One essential part of e-business is the exchange of product data between business partners. Classifications have been developed as a means to clearly describe the semantics of product descriptions. They provide schema elements like properties and classes and define their semantics by some formal relationships and some textual (informal) definitions. This chapter gives an overview about the modelling levels that have to be considered for the development and use of classifications. In addition, it introduces briefly ISO 13584 (PLIB) as one important data model for classifications and it characterizes a number of classifications which are used in today’s product exchange processes. Many of the classification standards use a quite primitive data model which leads to problems in their use and maintenance. By exploiting some features of more advanced data models, many of these problems can be overcome. The authors propose the introduction of additional class hierarchies as an example for adding more flexibility to a classification and discuss this proposal in the context of eCl@ss, an important European classification.


2014 ◽  
pp. 889-915
Author(s):  
Anna Abakunkova

The article examines the state of the Holocaust historiography in Ukraine for the period of 2010 – beginning of 2014. The review analyzes activities of major research and educational organizations in Ukraine which have significant part of projects devoted to the Holocaust; main publications and discussions on the Holocaust in Ukraine, including publications of Ukrainian authors in academic European and American journals. The article illustrates contemporary tendencies and conditions of the Holocaust Studies in Ukraine, defines major problems and shows perspectives of the future development of the Holocaust historiography in Ukraine.


1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hector L MacQueen

This paper,first presented on 21 October 1995 at ajoint seminar ofthe Scottish Law Commission and the Faculty of Law, University of Edinburgh, on the subject of breach of contract, considers the future development of the law in this area, first by considering its history and current state in comparative terms and drawing the conclusion that it is characterised by a mixture of Civilian and Common Law elements; second, by comparing Scots law with the provisions on breach contained in recently published proposals for a harmonised law of contract (the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, the Principles of European Contract Law prepared by the Lando Commission, and the draft “code”for the United Kingdom prepared on behalf of the English Law Commission by Harvey McGregor in the late 1960s) and in international conventions on the sale of goods. Although Scots law emerges reasonably wellfrom this exercise, there are a number of points to be taken on board in any future reform, as well as some insights into important underlying principles.


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