Domain Modeling Based on Engineering Standards

Abstract

In this paper we present a new methodology for the Domain modeling based on Engineering Standards. We discuss some benefits of standards as guidelines for a Knowledge Based Domain modeling and some potential challenges along with possible approaches to overcome them. The benefits of use of Standards as models for Domain ontologies have been shown valid in related works and as prove of concept we present a case study where our methodology was applied successfully.

Preserving Virtual Engineering Knowledge Through the Product Life Cycle

“…To achieve these goals it is important to have a deep knowledge of the specific problem domain as well as good ontology model building tools and methodology. For such reasons, it is arguably recommended the combined work of an ontology engineer and an expert on the specific domain of work and the use of engineering standards as presented in Toro et al (2009).…”

“…For plant design domain, we have found reported successful approaches based on the standard ISO-STEP (10303ap227; SCRA 2006). Our domain model in the knowledge base layer was hence serialized using Toro et al's (2009) approach, adding a second ontology for the extension of the STEP protocol to particularities of the problem at hand (again following the methodology presented in Toro et al [2009]). …”

“…Following the methodology to create domain ontologies based on engineering standards presented in Toro et al (2009), it is necessary to choose an appropriate standard. For plant design domain, we have found reported successful approaches based on the standard ISO-STEP (10303ap227; SCRA 2006).…”