A Generic Synthesis Algorithm for Well-Defined Parametric Design

Schotborgh, W.O. and Kokkeler, F.G.M. and Tragter, H. and Bomhoff, M.J. and Houten van, F.J.A.M. (2008) A Generic Synthesis Algorithm for Well-Defined Parametric Design. In: 18th CIRP Design Conference, 7-9 April 2008, Enschede, Netherlands.

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Abstract:	This paper aims to improve the way synthesis tools can be built by formalizing: 1) the design artefact, 2) related knowledge and 3) an algorithm to generate solutions. This paper focuses on well-defined parametric engineering design, ranging from machine elements to industrial products. A design artefact is formalized in terms of parameters and topology elements. The knowledge is classified in three types: resolving rules to determine parameter values, constraining rules to restrict parameter values and expansion rules to add elements to the topology. A synthesis algorithm, based on an opportunistic design strategy, is described and tested for three design cases.
Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item
Faculty:	Engineering Technology (CTW) Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Research Group:	Design, Production and Management (DPM) Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Programming (DMMP)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/61109
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