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In this paper we present an architecture and a system implementation for the exploitation of semantic aspects in the computer assisted design of Steel Detailing Structures (Structural Design). We support our approach in domain specific standardization efforts (CIS/2) by modeling the knowledge of the product structure and the design process as OWL ontologies in order to provide the designer with additional tools for his everyday work. As test case we present a collection of applications based in the proposed schema and developed in the frame of an R&D project together with an actual structural engineering company.
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Toro, C., Posada, J., Termenón, M., Oyarzun, J., Falcón, J. (2006). Knowledge Based Tools to Support the Structural Design Process. In: Gabrys, B., Howlett, R.J., Jain, L.C. (eds) Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems. KES 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 4251. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11892960_82
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