The Z notation: a reference manual
The Z notation: a reference manual
Systematic software development using VDM (2nd ed.)
Systematic software development using VDM (2nd ed.)
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Symbolic Logic and Mechanical Theorem Proving
Symbolic Logic and Mechanical Theorem Proving
TAPSOFT '95 Proceedings of the 6th International Joint Conference CAAP/FASE on Theory and Practice of Software Development
Formal Methods in Practice: A Comparison of Two Support Systems for Proof
SOFSEM '95 Proceedings of the 22nd Seminar on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Informatics
ZUM '95 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Z Usres on The Z Formal Specification Notation
Automating the Generation and Sequencing of Test Cases from Model-Based Specifications
FME '93 Proceedings of the First International Symposium of Formal Methods Europe on Industrial-Strength Formal Methods
Formal Methods in the Railways Signalling Industry
FME '94 Proceedings of the Second International Symposium of Formal Methods Europe on Industrial Benefit of Formal Methods
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FME '96 Proceedings of the Third International Symposium of Formal Methods Europe on Industrial Benefit and Advances in Formal Methods
An Approach to Combining B and Alloy
ZB '02 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of B and Z Users on Formal Specification and Development in Z and B
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In this paper we describe investigations into the use of automatic theorem proving technology in the refutation of proof obligations. Specifically, we discuss the use of resolution based theorem proving and model checking to find false obligations and counterexamples. These techniques can be used as basis of an automatic method for finding faults in design during the formal development of software. This approach is complementary to verifcation by proof as such proofs can only be completed when all faults have been corrected. We give a simple example using the B formal development method to demonstrate its potential.