A Decision Support System for Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Using a Distributed Model-GIS-DBMS Linkage
Methods were developed for directly linking the distributed parameter model, AGNPS with a GIS and a relational database management system (RDBMS) to investigate a nonpoint source pollution...
Heuristic Knowledge-base Approach to Runoff Estimation in Midwestern States Using a SCS Curve Number Method
The applications of the Knowledge-Based engineering has emerged as a potential technique for incorporating human expertise and some degree of intelligent judgment into decision-supporting...
Selection of Earth Retention Systems Using Expert System
The development of the selection module in a knowledge-based expert system REtaining STructure EXpert (RESTEX) for automated selection, design and analysis of earth retention systems is...
Quality Management of Earthwork Using Knowledge-based Systems
Earthwork is an integral part of many construction projects. It involves cleaning of the site, loading and spreading of soil, and soil compaction and leveling. Heterogeneous orientation...
Scaling Up is Hard to Do: Experiences in Preparing a Case-Based Design Aid Prototype for Field Trial
We seek to improve the conceptual design process for complex artifacts such as buildings by offering designers access, through an on-line hypermedia library, to documentation and evaluations...
Precedents in Design: A Computational Model for the Organization of Case Knowledge
A computational model of for the organization of case knowledge of precedent knowledge is developed. The model is composed of distinct chunks of knowledge called design stories. A formalism...
Case-Based Design in the SEED System
We present the requirements for case-based design in a software environment to support the early phases in building design and outline an approach to satisfy them. We briefly discuss implementation...
FEM in a Design Code Environment
The results obtained from the use of finite element based analysis tools have created a new problem for designer: Which numbers do we use to check against Code limits? Most of the commonly...
Computer Applications in Structural Analysis and Design
The computer programs have been increasingly used in structural analysis and design to improve productivity. The computer applications in areas of automatic member and foundation design...
Evaluation of Software for Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
A study to verify the accuracy of two structural analysis and concrete design programs and to evaluate their functionality was conducted. The evaluation was based on a comparison of results...
Global Network Optimization for Pavement Management
In a state-wide pavement management system, the highway network can be divided into a number of road categories based on traffic level and geographical region. Network optimization analysis...
Computer Automation and Project Organizational Impact: A Conceptual Model
This paper presents a framework to effectively model the impact of change in the level of computerization on project organizations. A key focus is the changing relationships between project...
A Decision Support System for Evaluating the Suitability of a Robotics System for a Construction Project
Development in the area of construction robotics/automation would require construction managers to critically evaluate the feasibility of replacing a conventional construction process...
A New Automated System for Decision Support in the Construction Industry
This paper describes a collaborative project to research and develop a computer based decision support system for the construction industry. The system is intended primarily for use during...
A Frame-Based Drawing Management System Based on Building Object Model
This paper presents current research issues on management of information and knowledge utilized in product design process based on building object model concept. The objective of research...
Modeling Engineering Design Information: An Object?Centered Approach
The benefits of applying object-oriented modeling techniques to represent engineering design information are now well recognized. Various approaches for modeling engineering design data...
Formal Specification of AEC Product Models
This paper illustrates the use of equational specifications in developing product data models. This approach enables a precise and abstract description of products, where both syntactic...
Knowledge Issues in Modeling
This paper aims at stressing the importance of the goal of modeling in identifying the underlying bodies of knowledge. It briefly describes the progression in complexity of modeling and...
Issues and Experiences in Developing Shared Object Models
Effective communication of data among work processes is key to the successful operation of an Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) project. However, communicating this data is...
Strengthening the Design/Construction Interface Using Electronic Imaging, Document Management and Work Flow Technologies
The paper describes a conceptual approach for the implementation of document imaging systems as a mechanism for strengthening the design/construction interface. The paper discusses some...
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