A Framework for Composition:

A step towards a foundation for assembly: An Introduction

The presentation is an introduction the paper: “A Framework for Composition”, which outlines ‘a step towards a foundation for assembly’
It:

• is a contribution to the Foundation Data Model (FDM), which

• is part of the Information Management Foundation (IMF), which

• is part of UK’s National Digital Twin programme (NDTp)

The paper aims to ensure composition (and so the FDM) is built upon a solid foundation. At the core of the notion of a component breakdown is the component as an integral (dependent) part of the composite whole. This has a rich underlying formal structure – which is described in the paper and outlined in this presentation. This structure, in turn, provides a framework for assessing how well a data model (or ontology) has captured the main elements of the structure enabling both the assessment of existing models as well as the design of new models

The paper is technical with a focus on the rich formal structure of the abstract general component breakdown architecture. This presentation provides a short overview of the concerns the paper addresses as such, it provides a simpler introduction to the paper.

Presentation Structure:

• What is composition?

• How is composition modelled?

• What kind of formal structure is emerging?

• The proposed formal structure