Model Formulation as a Problem Solving Task: Computer-assisted Engineering Modeling

Citation: Thomas R. Gruber. (1992) Model Formulation as a Problem Solving Task: Computer-assisted Engineering Modeling. In KSL-92-57, 1992.

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author	Thomas R. Gruber
title	Model Formulation as a Problem Solving Task: Computer-assisted Engineering Modeling
number	KSL-92-57
institution	Knowledge Systems, AI Laboratory
year	1992
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abstract	A central purpose of knowledge acquisition technology is to assist with the formulation of domain models that underlie knowledge systems. In this article we examine the model formulation process itself as a problem-solving task.Drawing from AI research in qualitative reasoning about physical systems, we characterize the model formulation task in terms on the inputs, the reasoning subtasks, and the knowledge needed to perform the problem solving. We describe the elements of a high-level representation of modeling knowledge,and techniques for providing intelligent assistance to the model builder.Applying the results from engineering modeling to knowledge acquisition in general, we identify properties of the representation that facilitate the construction of knowledge systems from libraries of reusable models.

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Abstract	A central purpose of knowledge acquisition … A central purpose of knowledge acquisition technology is to assist with the formulation of domain models that underlie knowledge systems. In this article we examine the model formulation process itself as a problem-solving task.Drawing from AI research in qualitative reasoning about physical systems, we characterize the model formulation task in terms on the inputs, the reasoning subtasks, and the knowledge needed to perform the problem solving. We describe the elements of a high-level representation of modeling knowledge,and techniques for providing intelligent assistance to the model builder.Applying the results from engineering modeling to knowledge acquisition in general, we identify properties of the representation that facilitate the construction of knowledge systems from libraries of reusable models. systems from libraries of reusable models.
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Title	Model Formulation as a Problem Solving Task: Computer-assisted Engineering Modeling +
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