A general methodology for developing intelligent CAE systems — a model-based reasoning approach

Abstract A general methodology for developing intelligent CAE systems is presented, which is based on a so-called Model Based Reasoning Approach (MBRA) in knowledge engineering. Generic features of CAE systems are described, and a generic model for the architecture of CAE systems with these generic features is then presented. A model-based reasoning approach is modified for implementing the generic model. A case for developing a computer system for the mechanism design based on a specific finite element theory is used to explain the methodology.