Design support using distributed web-based AI tools

Paul A. Rodgers; Avon P. Huxor; Nicholas H M Caldwell

doi:10.1007/s001630050003

Design support using distributed web-based AI tools

Paul A. Rodgers, Avon P. Huxor, Nicholas H M Caldwell

School for Policy Studies

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Abstract

Currently, designers are faced with searching through a `sea' of on-line knowledge to support their decision making activities. This paper describes WebCADET, which is a reimplementation of the stand-alone CADET - a Knowledge-Based System (KBS) for product design evaluation. Web-CADET aims to provide effective and efficient support for designers during their searches for design knowledge. WebCADET uses the `AI as text' approach, where KBSs can be seen as a medium to facilitate the communication of design knowledge between designers. The development of WebCADET to include practical support via World Wide Web-based functionality, which illustrates the potential of the `AI as text' approach, is described in the paper.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	31-44
Number of pages	14
Journal	Research in Engineering Design - Theory, Applications, and Concurrent Engineering
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s001630050003
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1999

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