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ArchME: A Systems Modeling Language extension for mechatronic system architecture modeling

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 August 2017

Ruirui Chen ,
Yusheng Liu ,
Yue Cao ,
Jianjun Zhao ,
Lin Yuan  and
Hongri Fan
Ruirui Chen
Affiliation:
State Key Lab. of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
Yusheng Liu*
Affiliation:
State Key Lab. of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
Yue Cao
Affiliation:
State Key Lab. of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
Jianjun Zhao
Affiliation:
School of Mechanical Science & Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
Lin Yuan
Affiliation:
State Key Lab. of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
Hongri Fan
Affiliation:
College of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
*
Reprint requests to: Yusheng Liu, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 86-13093781234, People's Republic of China. E-mail: ysliu@cad.zju.edu.cn
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Abstract

System architecture is important for the design of complex mechatronic systems because it acts as an intermediator between conceptual design and detail design. An explicit and exact system modeling language is imperative for successful architecture design. However, some deficiencies remain, such as the lack of geometry elements, hybrid behavior description, and specific association semantics for existing architecture modeling languages. In this study, a Systems Modeling Language extension for mechatronic system architecture modeling called ArchME is proposed. The requirements for the mechatronic System Modeling Language are analyzed, and the metamodels are defined. Then, the modeling elements are determined. Finally, the profiles based on the systems modeling language are defined to support the modeling of function, behavior, structure, and their association. This enables system designers to model the system architecture and facilitates communication between different stakeholders. A case study is provided to demonstrate the modeling capability of ArchME.

Keywords

Mechatronic SystemModel-Based Systems EngineeringModeling LanguageSysMLSystem Architecture
Type
Regular Articles
Information
AI EDAM , Volume 32 , Issue 1 , February 2018 , pp. 75 - 91
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2017 

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