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.

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.

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.

Application of Knowledge Based Engineering in Aeronautics Mold Parts Parametric Design

2013 ◽  
Vol 765-767 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Yan Ling Zhao ◽  
Chun Yu Che ◽  
Hong Bo Wang ◽  
Zi Yan Yun ◽  
Guan Hong Xu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Representation ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Knowledge Engineering ◽  
Secondary Development ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Reasoning ◽  
Development Tools ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

In the process of designing aeronautic composite mold parts, previous designing knowledge and expertise cant be well used, the cycle of parts modeling is long and its production efficiency is low. According to the classification and characteristics of aeronautic mold parts and the knowledge engineering technology, based on the fusion module in UG6.0, we establish its repository by the knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation and knowledge reasoning of aeronautic mold parts. With the UG secondary development tools, UG/Open Menuscript and UG/Open Uistyler, we develop user menu and parametric design interface of aeronautic mold parts, make good use of its designing knowledge, and fulfill the knowledge-driven parts parametric design. They satisfy the rapid design requires of aeronautic mold parts and shorten its designing cycle.

Application of design compatibility analysis to simultaneous engineering

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Ishii ◽  
Richard Adler ◽  
Philip Barkan
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Design Expert ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Compatibility Analysis ◽  
Simultaneous Engineering ◽  
Life Cycle Design ◽  
Mechanical Products ◽  
Design Requirements

This paper develops a general framework for knowledge-based computer tools that promote simultaneous engineering in mechanical design. Design compatibility analysis (DCA) serves as the underlying concept for these knowledge-based systems. DCA focuses on the compatibility between the design requirements (specification) and the proposed design, evaluates the design based on the compatibility knowledge of experts, gives justifications for the evaluation, and suggest improvements. DCA accommodates a product's various life-cycle issues (e.g. functionality, manufacturability, reliability) with a unified focus, i.e. compatibility, and thus helps designers to incorporate these issues at the early stages of design (simultaneous engineering). The resulting framework not only serve as the basis for various design expert systems but will also enhance our understanding of the life-cycle design issues. We illustrate the proposed method with two examples: system design of power generation plants and design for assembly (DFA) of mechanical products.

A knowledge-based architecture for intelligent design support

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
MING XI TANG
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Representation ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Support System ◽  
Intelligent Design ◽  
Knowledge Engineering ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Design Support ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Design Support System ◽  
Knowledge Based Design

The development of a knowledge-based design support system is a lengthy and costly process because various computational techniques necessary for intelligent design support are not readily available in a knowledge-based environment. The systematisation of design knowledge needs combined efforts from designers and knowledge engineers. Existing knowledge-based system development tools offer limited support to intelligent design support which require sophisticated knowledge engineering techniques in terms of knowledge representation, inference, control, truth maintenance and learning. In this paper, a knowledge-based architecture for intelligent design support is described. The existing knowledge-based design system architectures are reviewed first. Five key issues in intelligent design support using knowledge engineering techniques, i.e. design knowledge representation, structure of design knowledge base, intelligent control of design process, consistency and context management of design knowledge, and modelling of design collaboration are then discussed. These discussions provide a basis for a description of a knowledge-based design support system architecture which has been implemented in a Lisp-based environment and tested in two different domains. Current application of this architecture in the development of a design support system in the domain of mechanical engineering design at the Cambridge Engineering Design Centre is presented and evaluated.

Impact of the Evolution of Rule-Driven Design

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Capozzi
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Model Management ◽  
Graphical Interface ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
Burner Design ◽  
The Impact

Rule-driven design (RDD), sometimes referred to as knowledge-based engineering (KBE), has been available since the mid 1980s. As with all aspects of computer technology and software development, RDD platforms have changed dramatically over the last 20 years. The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) has a long history engaged in using RDD and is currently implementing its third RDD platform. Part of that process involves the conversion of old RDD applications. Some of those applications are about to be placed into production, thus retiring their predecessors. The conversion of these applications highlights how RDD has evolved. This paper discusses the conversion of one of those applications and examines the significant changes that have occurred in RDD. The specific application investigated was developed to automate the mechanical design and arrangement of utility boiler burners. The RDD platform to which the new burner design application was converted is the RuleStream system. The discussion includes how the RuleStream system has changed the landscape of RDD and how that affects the approach taken to RDD application development. Many aspects of the application and the RDD platform are described, but of particular note are the impact of RuleStream’s database architecture for both rule development and model management, its integration with SolidWorks as its graphical interface, and its unique development environment.

The Study of Product Configuration Information Model and Repository

2014 ◽  
Vol 681 ◽  
pp. 279-283
Author(s):  
Hua Long Xie ◽  
Ming Bin Shen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Representation ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Product Configuration ◽  
Configuration Model ◽  
Design Knowledge ◽  
Configuration Design ◽  
Customer Requirements ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Configuration Information

Product configuration design model is established on the basis of the base type product of standardization, seriation. According to the needs of customers, This paper arranges the physical and functional structure of the product, and sets up configuration model of the whole model. Through the analysis and configuration design, provides the final product to meet customer requirements. In this article, introduces the mix of configuration design knowledge representation methods, so as to adapt to the requirements of different types of product design.

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