Combining the Ontology Models

Combined Ontology

The goal of this step was to create one or more scenarios, in which all three systems can be integrated and combined. The combined ontology model ended up looking like this:

group3_3rd_combinedontology

Underlying Idea

Firstly, the composite girder was considered to be a structural component of the bridge as well as of the house. In the bridge it can be seen as a longitudinal or transversal beam. In the house it could replace a wall of the house, if an opening is needed. The bridges and house dimensioning directly influence the composite girders length.

Secondly, the house was integrated into the bridge, since it can be seen as the destination to which the bridge leads. In this way, the bridge must be able to carry the vehicles driving to the house. The intended use of the house therefore influences the size of the bridge. If the house is designed for a large capacity, the bridge must be dimensioned accordingly and vice versa.

Another possible combination of the bridge and the house was implemented in this ontology: the house can be an obstacle that the bridge must overcome. Therefore, the bridge will need an minimum height, in order to guarantee a safe crosspassing.

Combined ontology model: group3_3rd_combinedontology

In the next step the integrated 3D model was created.