Fabricating composite materials - A comprehensive problem-solving architecture based on generic tasks
Abstract
There are two broad paths along which AI problem-solving techniques can be used to shorten the design and fabrication cycle of new composites: (1) production of initial fabrication plans requiring less iteration before an acceptable product is obtained, and (2) providing intrinsically more flexible fabrication methods. A comprehensive problem-solving architecture is here presented which finds its implementation in two different computer systems. This overall architecture for the composite-fabrication life cycle is similar to Elkan's (1990) domain-independent proposal, which uses approximate initial planning that is augmented by incremental detailed planning.
- Publication:
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IEEE Expert
- Pub Date:
- April 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992IExp....7...43S
- Keywords:
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- Composite Materials;
- Expert Systems;
- Fabrication;
- Life Cycle Costs;
- Process Control (Industry);
- Curing;
- Mechanical Properties;
- Polymer Matrix Composites;
- Reaction Kinetics;
- Engineering (General)