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Alkass, S and Harris, F (1988) Expert System for Earthmoving Equipment Selection in Road Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 426–40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Earthmoving; Equipment; Expert systems; Highway and road construction;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1988)114:3(426)
- Abstract:
Knowledge‐based systems (expert systems) are generating interest as potential aids to decision making. This paper describes the development of a system for the selection of earthmoving equipment for road construction. Knowledge for this particular domain was acquired from field practitioners such as planning engineers and equipment specialists. The development of the appropriate knowledge acquisition techniques is covered in detail together with guidance provided on suitable methods for interpreting the information gathered into a form capable of being manipulated by computer program. This latter aspect is carefully evaluated with several shells investigated for user‐friendliness, availability of hardware, software sophistication and price. The final system is fully tested both with practitioners and novices and the concept of a consultation is validated. Indeed, advice similar to that provided by the experts is achieved.
Chang, L, Hancher, D E, Napier, T R and Kapolnek, R G (1988) Methods to Identify and Assess New Building Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 408–25.
Diekmann, J E and Kraiem, Z (1988) Explanation of Construction Engineering Knowledge in Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 364–89.
Hagerty, D J, Schmitt, N G and Vandevelde, G T (1988) Shot‐Rock Fill Construction: Case History. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 489–502.
Kangari, R, Pruitt, J D and Cheema, T S (1988) Slipforming IBM Tower. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 472–88.
Karaftath, L L (1988) Rolling Resistance of Off‐Road Vehicles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 458–71.
Koehn, E and Manuel, J (1988) Variation in Work Improvement Potential for Small/Medium Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 505–9.
Levitt, R E, Kartam, N A and Kunz, J C (1988) Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Generating Construction Project Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 329–43.
Stewart, W S and Tatum, C B (1988) Segmental Placement of Renton Outfall: Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 390–407.
Tatum, C B (1988) Classification System for Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 344–63.
Tomlinson, D P and Rhomberg, E J (1988) Contract Officer in Military Service Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 441–57.