Applying Knowledge-Based Engineering to Control Software Generation

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maarten Foeken ◽  
Andre´s A. Alvarez Cabrera ◽  
Mark Voskuijl ◽  
Michel van Tooren
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Design ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Domain Modeling ◽  
Control Software ◽  
Product Model ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Virtual Product

The development of control software for mechatronic systems requires data and information from all design domains in order to create the required integrated functionality. This paper proposes a method that combines function modeling and multi-domain modeling primitives to generate control software. Provided a function model based on the Function-Behavior-State modeling paradigm and performance requirements, a knowledge-based engineering application instantiates a virtual product model and control software for a target platform. Object-oriented modeling techniques provide for the development of primitive libraries, which represent both hardware and software components, while integrated design rules ensure that components are correctly placed and connected. Requirements are translated to software specific parameters. A case study of a mobile robot shows that for specific applications both target and simulation control software code can be generated from the same input, and a generated virtual product model can serve as a simulation model in order to validate functionality.

Preliminary Wing Design Optimization: a Knowledge-Based Engineering Application

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo R. De Faria ◽  
Cristina Ferreira De Paula ◽  
Paulo Anchieta Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Design Optimization ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Wing Design ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Knowledge-based engineering for multidisciplinary systems: Integrated design based on interface model

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Zheng ◽  
Matthieu Bricogne ◽  
Julien Le Duigou ◽  
Peter Hehenberger ◽  
Benoit Eynard
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Detailed Design ◽  
Engineering Approach ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Multidisciplinary Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Due to the growing number of requirements and the introduction of new technologies, current trends indicate that more disciplines have been involved into the system design. The design of such multidisciplinary systems, especially during the detailed design phase, requires designers and expertise from different disciplines. Therefore, the research question about how to achieve an integrated design for multidisciplinary systems has attracted the attention from both academia and industry. In order to achieve such integrated design for multidisciplinary systems, more and more researchers focus on the interface of multidisciplinary systems because the interface plays a quite significant role to guarantee the components defined by the designers of different disciplines integrate correctly and to eventually help them to achieve the integrated design. This article presents an interface knowledge base to manage the design data and rules related to the interfaces. A knowledge-based engineering approach is then proposed. By applying the knowledge-based engineering approach, a synergistic integration of the discipline-specific components can be realised; however, the unnecessary iterations can be avoided so that a concurrent design process during the detailed design phase can be achieved. This knowledge-based engineering approach is demonstrated by the case studies based on a partial discharge detection system and a belt conveyor system.

scholarly journals Analytical Design and Estimation of Conventional and Electrical Aircraft Environmental Control Systems

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemanth Devadurgam ◽  
Soorya Rajagopal ◽  
Raghu Chaitanya Munjulury
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Pipe Length ◽  
Analytical Design ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Air Supply ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering

Environmental control system holds vital importance as it is responsible for passenger’s ventilation and comfort. This paper presents an analytical design of environmental control systems and represents the estimated design in three-dimensional. Knowledge-based engineering application serves as the base for designing and methodology for the environmental control systems. Flexibility in the model enables the user to control the size and positioning of the system and also sub-systems associated with it. The number of passengers serves as the driving input and three-dimensional model gives the exact representation with respect to the volume occupied and dependencies on the number of passengers. It also provides a faster method to alter the system to user needs with respect to the number of air supply pipes, number of ducts and pipe length. Knowledge-based engineering gives the freedom to visualize various options in the conceptual design process.

Cyberphysical Design Automation Framework for Knowledge-based Engineering

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-178
Author(s):  
Urcun John Tanik
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Design Automation ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Engineering ◽  
Cyberphysical System ◽  
Automation Framework

Cyberphysical system design automation utilizing knowledge based engineering techniques with globally networked knowledge bases can tremendously improve the design process for emerging systems. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive architectural framework to improve the design process for cyberphysical systems (CPS) and implement a case study with Axiomatic Design Solutions Inc. to develop next generation toolsets utilizing knowledge-based engineering (KBE) systems adapted to multiple domains in the field of CPS design automation. The Cyberphysical System Design Automation Framework (CPSDAF) will be based on advances in CPS design theory based on current research and knowledge collected from global sources automatically via Semantic Web Services. A case study utilizing STEM students is discussed.

The Contingent Effect of Team Composition on the Performance of Entrepreneurial Teams

2019 ◽  
pp. 654-680
Author(s):  
Serghei Musaji ◽  
Julio De Castro
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Team Composition ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Team Diversity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Teams ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
Active Debate ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the continuous interest in studying entrepreneurial teams, the relationship between team composition and, particularly, team diversity and performance remains fertile ground for active debate. Taking roots in the knowledge-based view and organizational learning literatures, this chapter argues that performance in entrepreneurial teams is contingent on (a) the overlap between team members’ knowledge/competences and the content of the performed tasks, (b) the duplication of the team members’ knowledge in the areas with that content, (c) the nature of tasks (exploration or exploitation), (d) the team’s flexibility to adapt to changes in the content and nature of those tasks, and (e) the rate of environmental change. Because an important source of ambiguity in the understanding of how team diversity and performance are linked ties to issues of how team diversity is conceptualized and operationalized, the chapter also proposes a new way of looking at diversity in future research.

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