Recently, some results have been acquired with the Monte- Carlo statistical experiments in the design of ocean en gineering. The results show that Monte-Carlo statistical experiments can be widely used in estimating t...Recently, some results have been acquired with the Monte- Carlo statistical experiments in the design of ocean en gineering. The results show that Monte-Carlo statistical experiments can be widely used in estimating the parameters of wave statistical distributions, checking the probability model of the long- term wave extreme value distribution under a typhoon condition and calculating the failure probability of the ocean platforms.展开更多
Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensiv...Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensive literature review some opportunities were found for the development of a notation that combined three particular aspects:network diagrams,Euler diagrams and a model from architectural design.An exploratory case study was conducted based on the collaboration during a complex architectural project,which combined three approaches:document analysis,semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a comparison of the documents with results from the interviews.The notation demonstrated to be suitable for two purposes:to improve the understanding of particular design events and as support material for presenting and exploring collaborations.Results indicate that the notation was suitable,comprehensible and flexible,and it demonstrated good value when used in speculative ways,such as an intermediary design artifact that supports discussion and improvements in the collaboration process,which indicates promising future directions.It can also be argued that,similar to a sketch,the notation can also support the process of planning and“designing”the interaction between teams in design fields and even in other project-based organizations.展开更多
Concepts of precision engineering design process for optimal design where engineering sciences contribute in the successful good design are elaborated in this paper.Scientific theory and practicality are discussed in ...Concepts of precision engineering design process for optimal design where engineering sciences contribute in the successful good design are elaborated in this paper.Scientific theory and practicality are discussed in this paper.Factors necessary for a complete product or systems design are detailed and application of mathematical design optimization in producing a good design are shown.Many applicable engineering design examples are itemized to show relevancy of the optimal design theory to engineering design.Future trends of optimal design with respect to the 4th industrial revolution of digitization are presented.Paper sets to elaborate that most of the engineering and scientific design problems can be optimized to a good design based on many new/advanced optimization techniques.展开更多
The interplay of contrast and harmony in visual design education is pivotal to cultivating graphic tension-the dynamic equilibrium where designs captivate viewers without overwhelming them.Conducted within a Chinese u...The interplay of contrast and harmony in visual design education is pivotal to cultivating graphic tension-the dynamic equilibrium where designs captivate viewers without overwhelming them.Conducted within a Chinese university context,this mixed-methods study investigates two extremes prevalent in student work:chaotic contrast(e.g.,clashing fonts,disjointed layouts)and rigid harmony(e.g.,uniform grids,monochromatic palettes).Engaging 80 design students,30 surveys,and insights from five industry experts,the research reveals that hybrid designs balancing micro-contrasts(e.g.,tonal hierarchy,asymmetric accents)and culturally-informed harmony(e.g.,lattice-inspired grids,ink-wash textures)achieved the highest engagement scores(4.7/5).Overreliance on AI tools like Canva yielded 25%less innovative outcomes than manual sketching,underscoring the risks of template-driven homogenization.The proposed three-phase pedagogical framework-foundational harmony,controlled contrast,and dynamic tension-emphasizes structured constraints,cultural metaphors(e.g.,Taoist yin-yang duality,red seals in traditional art),and intentional practice over automation.Case studies,such as integrating a red seal into classical ink paintings or merging lattice patterns with modern typography,demonstrate how bridging tradition with modernity enhances contemporary design.This research advocates for equipping designers to navigate globalized,digital environments while preserving creative nuance and contextual relevance by grounding pedagogy in empirical rigor and cultural empathy.展开更多
This paper investigates some limitations of the nonblocking property when used for supervisor synthesis in discrete event systems. It is shown that there are cases where synthesis with the nonblocking property gives u...This paper investigates some limitations of the nonblocking property when used for supervisor synthesis in discrete event systems. It is shown that there are cases where synthesis with the nonblocking property gives undesired results. To address such cases, the paper introduces progressive events as a means to specify more precisely how a synthesised supervisor should complete its tasks. The nonblocking property is modified to take progressive events into account, and appropriate methods for verification and synthesis are proposed. Experiments show that progressive events can be used in the analysis of industrial-scale systems, and can expose issues that remain undetected by standard nonblocking verification.展开更多
While scholars involved in studying the ethics and politics flowing from digital information and communication systems have sought to impact the design and deployment of digital technologies,the fast pace and iterativ...While scholars involved in studying the ethics and politics flowing from digital information and communication systems have sought to impact the design and deployment of digital technologies,the fast pace and iterative tempo of technical development in these contexts,and the lack of structured engagement with sociotechnical questions,have been major barriers to ensuring values are considered explicitly in the R&D process.Here I introduce Apologos,a lightweight design methodology informed by the author’s experience of the challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary collaboration between computational and social sciences over a five-year period.Apologos,which is inspired by“design apologetics”,is intended as an initial mechanism to introduce technologists to the process of considering how human values impact the digital design process.展开更多
文摘Recently, some results have been acquired with the Monte- Carlo statistical experiments in the design of ocean en gineering. The results show that Monte-Carlo statistical experiments can be widely used in estimating the parameters of wave statistical distributions, checking the probability model of the long- term wave extreme value distribution under a typhoon condition and calculating the failure probability of the ocean platforms.
基金supported by process No.2018/12304-8,FAPESP(Sao Paulo Research Foundation).
文摘Collaboration in large projects is a major challenge for contemporary architectural practice and this paper presents a notation for describing and analyzing how these collaborations can take place.Based on an extensive literature review some opportunities were found for the development of a notation that combined three particular aspects:network diagrams,Euler diagrams and a model from architectural design.An exploratory case study was conducted based on the collaboration during a complex architectural project,which combined three approaches:document analysis,semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a comparison of the documents with results from the interviews.The notation demonstrated to be suitable for two purposes:to improve the understanding of particular design events and as support material for presenting and exploring collaborations.Results indicate that the notation was suitable,comprehensible and flexible,and it demonstrated good value when used in speculative ways,such as an intermediary design artifact that supports discussion and improvements in the collaboration process,which indicates promising future directions.It can also be argued that,similar to a sketch,the notation can also support the process of planning and“designing”the interaction between teams in design fields and even in other project-based organizations.
文摘Concepts of precision engineering design process for optimal design where engineering sciences contribute in the successful good design are elaborated in this paper.Scientific theory and practicality are discussed in this paper.Factors necessary for a complete product or systems design are detailed and application of mathematical design optimization in producing a good design are shown.Many applicable engineering design examples are itemized to show relevancy of the optimal design theory to engineering design.Future trends of optimal design with respect to the 4th industrial revolution of digitization are presented.Paper sets to elaborate that most of the engineering and scientific design problems can be optimized to a good design based on many new/advanced optimization techniques.
文摘The interplay of contrast and harmony in visual design education is pivotal to cultivating graphic tension-the dynamic equilibrium where designs captivate viewers without overwhelming them.Conducted within a Chinese university context,this mixed-methods study investigates two extremes prevalent in student work:chaotic contrast(e.g.,clashing fonts,disjointed layouts)and rigid harmony(e.g.,uniform grids,monochromatic palettes).Engaging 80 design students,30 surveys,and insights from five industry experts,the research reveals that hybrid designs balancing micro-contrasts(e.g.,tonal hierarchy,asymmetric accents)and culturally-informed harmony(e.g.,lattice-inspired grids,ink-wash textures)achieved the highest engagement scores(4.7/5).Overreliance on AI tools like Canva yielded 25%less innovative outcomes than manual sketching,underscoring the risks of template-driven homogenization.The proposed three-phase pedagogical framework-foundational harmony,controlled contrast,and dynamic tension-emphasizes structured constraints,cultural metaphors(e.g.,Taoist yin-yang duality,red seals in traditional art),and intentional practice over automation.Case studies,such as integrating a red seal into classical ink paintings or merging lattice patterns with modern typography,demonstrate how bridging tradition with modernity enhances contemporary design.This research advocates for equipping designers to navigate globalized,digital environments while preserving creative nuance and contextual relevance by grounding pedagogy in empirical rigor and cultural empathy.
文摘This paper investigates some limitations of the nonblocking property when used for supervisor synthesis in discrete event systems. It is shown that there are cases where synthesis with the nonblocking property gives undesired results. To address such cases, the paper introduces progressive events as a means to specify more precisely how a synthesised supervisor should complete its tasks. The nonblocking property is modified to take progressive events into account, and appropriate methods for verification and synthesis are proposed. Experiments show that progressive events can be used in the analysis of industrial-scale systems, and can expose issues that remain undetected by standard nonblocking verification.
文摘While scholars involved in studying the ethics and politics flowing from digital information and communication systems have sought to impact the design and deployment of digital technologies,the fast pace and iterative tempo of technical development in these contexts,and the lack of structured engagement with sociotechnical questions,have been major barriers to ensuring values are considered explicitly in the R&D process.Here I introduce Apologos,a lightweight design methodology informed by the author’s experience of the challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary collaboration between computational and social sciences over a five-year period.Apologos,which is inspired by“design apologetics”,is intended as an initial mechanism to introduce technologists to the process of considering how human values impact the digital design process.
