Deriving Alternative Structural Modifications Based on Qualitative Interpretation at the Conceptual Design Stage

by Renate Fruchter, Stanford Univ, Stanford, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil and Building Engineering

Abstract:

Current computer tools provide little support in deriving alternative modifications based on qualitative structural interpretation of a conceptual design. This paper presents a behavior-based reasoning mechanism for composing task specific modification rules. The reasoning mechanism employs casual ordering analysis in conjunction with a knowledge composition technique. This reasoning mechanism has been integrated in an existing prototype system QLRS for qualitative interpretation of lateral load resisting frame structures. The purpose of the composed modification rules is to address a structural performance problem, identified by QLRS, to improve the response of a given structure.

Subject Headings: Building design | Structural design | Conceptual design | Lateral loads | Computer aided design | Mechanical properties | Load factors

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