An integrated knowledge-based system for mechanical design (VOL 1)

• Main Author: Leong, Kar Tshon.
• Other Authors: Sim, Siang Kok
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Machine design and construction
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19888
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

A computational model for solving shafting system design problems has been developed. The model, which consists of a Hierarchy of Integrated Teams of Specialists, is based on a strategy of design problem subdivision, distributed problem solving and team-work. Each team in the hierarchy is made up of a number of specialists working in a cooperative and consultative environment under the coordination of a team manager. Specialists are represented by terminating nodes in the hierarchy and team managers are represented by non-terminating nodes.