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Alkoc, E and Erbatur, F (1998) Site expert: a prototype knowledge-based expert system. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(03), 238–51.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: expert system; productivity; knowledge-based system; concrete; site operation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00047.x/abs
  • Abstract:
    The present paper reports on the development of SITE EXPERT: a prototype knowledge-based expert system. It is an advisory system. SITE EXPERT is intended to be used for productivity improvement in construction and provides advice on: (1) the productivity of three basic operations of construction, i.e. pouring and placing of concrete, erection and removal of form-work, and fixing reinforcement; and (2) human resources and site layout as productivity factors. The system uses information from construction experts, textbooks, data recorded at construction sites and the engineer's own knowledge, as well as knowledge obtained by running simulation models. In the present paper, the development, operation and evaluation of the prototype system is described. The results of this prototype system development demonstrate that artificial intelligence methodologies provide powerful facilities for capturing information about construction processes and advising the practitioners of construction on productivity improvement within a computer format close to human reasoning.