Journal article
DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE EXPERT SYSTEM FOR REHABILITATION INSPECTION IN SALT LAKE CITY
Civil engineering systems, Vol.13(3), pp.185-202
06/01/1996
DOI: 10.1080/02630259608970197
Abstract
In the spring of 1993, the Utah Special Improvement District project was initiated to improve sidewalks, curb and gutters, and driveway approaches (aprons) in Salt Lake City. One of the critical problems faced during this project was how to recommend the most appropriate treatment decision at the roadway improvement job sites. Therefore, the research was conducted to demonstrate the use of an expert system on a portable computer at the construction job site. A prototype Portable Inspection Expert System (PIES) was developed based on the following factors: displacement, surface condition, water effect, tree root effect, and condition of adjacent sections. PIES can decide if replacement, jacking, or do nothing treatment of concrete sections is required.
PIES program was developed by using "KnowledgePro Windows" expert system shell, and installed in "Dauphin DTR-1" pen-based portable computer. One of the major benefits of using an expert system on a portable computer is that it can combine the necesary information on the distress condition of the facilities and help the inspectors make appropriate decision at construction job sites. PIES had been tested with two engineers and a follw-up survey was conducted after the test. Feedback from the survey was analyzed to improve limitations. The current inspection process for the Utah Special Improvement District project was improved by using a consistent decision rule of PIES.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE EXPERT SYSTEM FOR REHABILITATION INSPECTION IN SALT LAKE CITY
- Creators
- LEE-KUO Lin - University of UtahHOSIN Lee - University of UtahCHERYL Slaymaker - Public Works
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Civil engineering systems, Vol.13(3), pp.185-202
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/02630259608970197
- ISSN
- 0263-0257
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/1996
- Academic Unit
- International Programs; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Iowa Technology Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984197184102771
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