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AI System Support for Conceptual Design

Proceedings of the 1995 Lancaster International Workshop on Engineering Design, 27–29 March 1995

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1996

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  1. John E. E. Sharpe

    1. Engineering Design Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK

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Table of contents (25 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Adaptive Search and Optimisation

    1. An Adaptive Machine Learning System for Computer Supported Conceptual Engineering Design

      • M J Hague, A Taleb-Bendiab, M J Brandish
      Pages 1-16

    2. The Application of Genetic Algorithms to Conceptual Design

      • M G Hudson, I C Parmee
      Pages 17-36

    3. Solution Clustering with Genetic Algorithms and DFA: An Experimental Approach

      • S D Santillan-Gutierrez, I C Wright
      Pages 37-53

  3. Handling of Geometric Data and Knowledge

    1. Handling of Positional Information in a System for Supporting Early Geometric Design

      • X Guan, K J MacCallum
      Pages 54-70

    2. An Architecture for the Intelligent Support of Knitwear Design

      • C Eckert, M Stacey
      Pages 71-92

  4. Knowledge Based Reasoning

    1. Representing Conceptual Design Knowledge with Multi-Layered Logic

      • K Clibbon, E Edmonds, L Candy
      Pages 93-108

    2. A Synthetic Reasoning Method Based on a Physical Phenomenon Knowledge Base

      • M Ishii, T Tomiyama
      Pages 109-123

    3. Design Model: Towards an Integrated Representation for Design Semantics and Syntax

      • L B Keat, C L Tan, K Mathur
      Pages 124-137

  5. Integrated Intelligent Support for Conceptual Design

    1. Égide: A Design Support System for Conceptual Chemical Process Design

      • R Bañares-Alcántara, J M P King, G H Ballinger
      Pages 138-152

    2. Development of an Integrated AI System for Conceptual Design Support

      • M X Tang
      Pages 153-169

    3. Integrated Platform for AI Support of Complex Design (Part I): Rapid Development of Schemes from First Principles

      • R H Bracewell, R V Chaplin, P M Langdon, M Li, V K Oh, J E E Sharpe et al.
      Pages 170-188

    4. Integrated Platform for Al Support of Complex Design (Part II): Supporting the Embodiment Process

      • R H Bracewell, R V Chaplin, P M Langdon, M Li, V K Oh, J E E Sharpe et al.
      Pages 189-207

    5. A Computerized Tool to Create Concept Variants from Function Structures

      • D Brady, N P Juster
      Pages 208-226

  7. Intelligent Management of Design Procedures

    1. Conflict Management in an Interdisciplinary Design Environment

      • V Oh, J E E Sharpe
      Pages 298-318

    2. A Fuzzy Thesaurus for Semantic Integration of Design Schemes

      • I Mirbel
      Pages 319-335
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It is well-known that some 85% of the resources necessary to design and bring to market a product are committed by decisions taken in the first 10% of the design activity. This together with the wish to reduce further the time-to-market of high quality innovative products has increased the need for computer support at the conceptual design stage of the engineering design process life-style. This proceedings firmly focuses on the continuing research into new uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the conceptual design process. It shows how novel applications of AI may be integrated with aspects of solid modelling, simulation optimisation and multiple criterion decision- making. A particular emphasis is placed on the use of AI methods in the overall design of products from major Civil Engineering structures to Consumer Electronics.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Engineering Design Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK

    John E. E. Sharpe

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