X2A-SE. A dwelling CAD system with integrated expert systems for thermal designers
Résumé
Most integrated computer aided dwelling design (CADD) systems seem to be hard to use and limited to drafting, modelling and calculating tasks. Integrating expert systems in CADD systems may improve them. This paper describes X2A-SE, an integrated CADD system. X2A-SE includes a data base management system with a graphics editor, algorithmic modules for structure and thermal analysis, and a set of expert systems. These expert systems offer aid for different tasks like approximate calculations, management of calculations, help for project modifications, and deducing material characteristics of components.