Abstract: This paper describes a knowledge‐based model of the structural component design process. The primary knowledge source is a design standard, which is a collection of requirements limiting the behavior of structural components. ...

Abstract: In almost all engineering fields, design standards are used to ensure an adequate level of safety and serviceability through the specification of performance requirements. The complexity of the information expressed within ...

Abstract: One of the major objectives in computer-aided engineering has been to develop computer-aided support for using standards in design systems. To eliminate most of the problems that occur when the knowledge present in standards ...

Abstract: A standards modeling language is presented. The use of this language enables the complete separation of design systems, standards processors and standards. This paper presents the requirements of a standards modeling ...

Abstract: Many engineering activities, such as building design and construction, site redevelopment, and industrial operations, are governed by environmental regulations that are constantly being revised and published. Many state ...

Abstract: In order to provide useful and practical computing support for inspectors in the field performing inspection activities, computer systems have to be designed and customized to recognize the specific task and context of the ...