The Use of a Knowledge based System as an Aid in the Preliminary Design of Building Structures

Knowledge-Based System for the Preliminary Design of Mixing Equipment

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research ◽

10.1021/ie00048a017 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 34 (9) ◽

pp. 3059-3067 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tuomas Koiranen ◽

Andrzej Kraslawski ◽

Lars Nystrom

Keyword(s):

Preliminary Design ◽

Knowledge Based System ◽

Knowledge Based

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A Knowledge Based Dwell Mechanism Assistant Designer

Journal of Mechanical Design ◽

10.1115/1.2912770 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 113 (3) ◽

pp. 205-212 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

D. Rosen ◽

D. Riley ◽

A. Erdman

Keyword(s):

Mechanism Design ◽

Mechanical Design ◽

Synthesis Methods ◽

Preliminary Design ◽

New Model ◽

Knowledge Based System ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Design Program ◽

Path Curvature ◽

Motion Characteristics

A knowledge-based dwell mechanism design program has been developed on the premise that mechanism design can be considered as an example of general mechanical design. The program, called DWELL-ASSIST, was built using a knowledge based system shell, MIDAS, developed to embody a new model of conceptual and preliminary design. Based on required dwell and entire-motion characteristics, plus any designer preferences, DWELL-ASSIST proposes mechanism types and synthesis methods, in the context of prespecified “problem statements,” which the program judges to be compatible with the problem requirements. DWELL-ASSIST can choose from among cam, geared, and linkage mechanisms, and among path curvature, precision-point, optimization, and other specialized synthesis methods in its search for solutions. As a final step, DWELL-ASSIST has the capability of developing these chosen solutions and evaluating them based on problem requirements.

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The Preliminary Design of Mechanical Drive and Transmission Components

Volume 1: 21st Design Automation Conference ◽

10.1115/detc1995-0073 ◽

1995 ◽

Author(s):

Jung-Hua Yeh ◽

F. W. Liou

Keyword(s):

Power Transmission ◽

Transmission System ◽

Preliminary Design ◽

Knowledge Based System ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

System A ◽

Component Design ◽

The Matrix ◽

Practical Algorithm ◽

Inherent Nature

Abstract Selecting the appropriate components for a mechanical drive and transmission system is complicated not only by the inherent nature of the system designed, but also by the wide varieties of components available from a multitude of manufacturers. The integration of these components is more important when designing a working system where specific constraints have been imposed. Presented in this paper is an investigation of component relationship in the form of a knowledge-based-system which provides a practical algorithm for preliminary design of mechanical drive and transmission system. A design abstraction and an integration attributes in the power transmission components are addressed. The development of the matrix table for optimizing component design is also presented.

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