Intelligent object-oriented modelling

The main aim of this paper is to present an understanding of the nature, purpose and future developments in intelligent object-oriented modelling arising from a research project being carried out by the Control and Computer Aided Engineering (CCAE) research group at Swansea. Three important concepts for engineering modelling are emphasised: the independence of modelling from simulation; the object-oriented paradigm; knowledge-based systems. It is argued that intelligent technologies are natural tools for multidisciplinary engineering applications and are not only suited to qualitative approaches but also to quantitative methodologies.