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Knowledge Representation in Mechanical Design Systems: Issues and Examples
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A brief introduction to the key role of knowledge in knowledge-based and expert systems is presented. Knowledge representation issues for mechanical design are then discussed. What types of knowledge must be represented? What representation methods are available?
Authors
- J. R. Dixon - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- C. D. Jones - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- E. C. Libardi - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- S. C. Luby - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- E. H. Nielsen - Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
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Dixon, J., Jones, C., Libardi, E., Luby, S. et al., "Knowledge Representation in Mechanical Design Systems: Issues and Examples," SAE Technical Paper 860335, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860335.Also In
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