Sortal Structures: Supporting Representational Flexibility for Building Domain Processes

Stouffs, Rudi; Krishnamurti, Ramesh; Park, Kuhn

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8667.2006.00473.x

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“…The same applies for attribute shape algebras. Referring once again to the example of the embedded sensor view presented by Stouffs et al (2007), a more extensive information list required by the embedded sensor planner includes the target slab, represented as a label or description, its shape, represented as a volume in U 33 , its material type, again represented as a label or description, and its location, represented as a point in U 03 . The corresponding algebra for this view may be defined as L ∧ U 33 ∧ L ∧ U 03 .…”

Section: Algebraic Compositionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is also the view we will conform to in this section. The structure on the right, instead, follows the definition of sortal structures and grammars (Stouffs et al, 2007) where no explicit distinction is made between shape and attribute algebras and shape algebras can serve as attribute algebras and vice versa . From an application point of view, we prefer this second view (see “Algebraic compositions” section).…”

Section: Algebraic Abstractionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…5, right). For example, Stouffs et al (2007) consider algebras of shapes as attribute algebras, with the base algebra defined as an algebra of labels, for example, L ∧ U 3 . As an example, the primary information target of a planner of embedded sensors is the building slab for the sensor to be embedded, for example, represented as a label identifying the slab, while the shape of the slab is also required, but only as an attribute to the label.…”

Section: Algebraic Compositionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Implementation issues of parallel shape grammars

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Shape grammars come in a variety of forms. Algebras of shapes have been defined for spatial elements of different kinds, as well as for shapes augmented with varying attributes, allowing for grammar forms to be expressed in terms of a direct product of basic algebras. This algebraic approach is extended here to the algebraic derivation of combinations of basic shape algebras with attribute algebras. This algebraic abstraction at the same time serves as a procedural abstraction, giving insights into the modular implementation of a general shape grammar interpreter for different grammar forms. In addition, we consider practical limitations on algebraic compositions of basic shape algebras with attribute algebras and identify a complication with respect to solving the matching problem for parallel and compound shape grammars, suggesting a way to address this complication.

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“…Stouffs et al [16,17] define the SORTS language for manipulating nested property structures. Although the language is not domain-specific, its development is motivated by the need for representational flexibility in building design.…”

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Operations on network-based space layouts for modeling multiple space views of buildings

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Šipetić³

2014

Advanced Engineering Informatics

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“…Ontologies play an important role as a foundation for information sharing between trading partners, reuse of data from one phase in construction to the next, integration of process and product models (Pati and Augenbroe, 2007; Stouffs et al, 2007) with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, easy access of information, communication of data through networks, reading data stored in electronic tags, etc. (Besnard et al, 2008; Tao et al, 2008).…”

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Ontologies to Support RFID‐Based Link between Virtual Models and Construction Components

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Christiansson

Svidt

2010

Computer aided Civil Eng

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Virtual models have in recent years proven their worth in practice in building design. Today, virtual models of a complete building project are often created before the project is carried out in practice. The immediate advantages of this new working process are great; it reduces the number of errors, it gives a better production basis, and it improves clarity and enhances communication compared to traditional 2D drafting methods. However, there is still much unutilized potential in the virtual models, especially for use in the construction and operation phases. A digital link between the virtual models and the physical components in the construction process can improve the information handling and sharing in construction and building operation management. Such a link can be created by means of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Ontologies play an important role as the foundation for information sharing between trading partners, reuse of data from one phase in construction to the next, integration of process and product models with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, easy access of information, communication of data through networks, reading of data stored in electronic tags, etc. This article reviews existing ontologies relevant in relation to creating such a digital link between virtual models and the physical components. The ontologies are reviewed from an ontology consumer (sys- * To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: pc@ civil.aau.dk. tem developer) point of view. The ontologies are categorized according to their applicability to specification of technical services, resources, organizational relations, business processes, and overall frameworks for ontology descriptions and their relations. It is concluded, with a few modifications for industrial use, the technical service and resource ontologies are applicable and that the meta-, organizational, and business process ontologies need further development and industrial maturity to be applicable for use in system development.C 2009 Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.

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Sortal Structures: Supporting Representational Flexibility for Building Domain Processes

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

Implementation issues of parallel shape grammars

Implementation issues of parallel shape grammars

Operations on network-based space layouts for modeling multiple space views of buildings

Ontologies to Support RFID‐Based Link between Virtual Models and Construction Components

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