A dimensional tolerancing knowledge management system using Nested Ripple Down Rules (NRDR)

This paper proposes to use a knowledge acquisition (KA) approach based on Nested Ripple Down Rules (NRDR) to assist in mechanical design focusing on dimensional tolerancing. A knowledge approach to incrementally model expert design processes is implemented. The knowledge is acquired in the context of its use, which substantially supports the KA process. The knowledge is captured which human designers utilize in order to specify dimensional tolerances on shafts and mating holes in order to meet desired classes of fit as set by relevant engineering standards in order to demonstrate the presented approach. The developed dimensional tolerancing knowledge management system would help mechanical designers become more effective in the time-consuming tolerancing process of their designs in the future. Disciplines Physical Sciences and Mathematics Publication Details Hamade, R., Moulianitis, V., D'Addonna, D. & Beydoun, G. (2010). A dimensional tolerancing knowledge management system using Nested Ripple Down Rules (NRDR). Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 23 (7), 1140-1148. This journal article is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/infopapers/3397 A dimensional tolerancing knowledge management system using Nested Ripple Down Rules (NRDR) R.F. Hamade , V.C. Moulianitis , D. D’Addonna , G. Beydoun d a Department of Mechanical Engineering, The American University of Beirut (AUB), P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon b Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics Department, University of Patras, Patras 26500, Greece c Department of Materials & Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II Piazzale Tecchio 80, I-80125 Naples, Italy d School of Information Systems and Technology (SISAT), Faculty of Informatics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong NSW 2522, Australia a r t i c l e i n f o