Koo, T K and Tiong, R (1993) An expert system for assessing the performance of RC beams and slabs. Construction Management and Economics, 11(5), pp. 347-357. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
This paper reports on the design and development of an expert system for diagnosis and repair of beams and slabs in buildings constructed of reinforced concrete. The aim of the project was to capture all the available knowledge, expertise and experience on building diagnosis and repairs in a user-friendly expert system for civil engineers and allied professionals in the Singapore construction industry. Given different levels of information, the expert system, named EXSOBDR (for EXpert. System On Building Diagnosis and Repair), will attempt to identify the most probable causes of RC building deterioration and recommend appropriate strategies for repair. Reports generated by EXSOBDR have been validated on actual case studies and the results have been found to be satisfactory.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | diagnosis; expert system; maintenance; repair; Singapore |
| Index terms: | beam, construction industry, Singapore, case study, design and development, expert system, reinforced concrete, repair, deterioration, strategy, civil engineer |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, profession, building materials, material degradation and durability, management, structural engineering, maintenance engineering, Geography, design process, data management, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Design Practice, Roles and Professions, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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