An expert system for selecting roofing types in developing areas
Date
1993
Authors
Oliveira, Silvia Da Conceicao Cunha
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Abstract
This dissertation has as it's objective to develop an expert system for the purpose
of investigating the suitability of using expert systems in developing areas. It is the
first time to our knowledge that an expert system has been tested for usage in such
a context. The housing and more specifically roofing domain is investigated for
an application topic resulting in "the selection of suitable roofing types" being
chosen. Potential end-users are identified, an appropriate context of such a system
is outlined and an expert system tool is selected, The knowledge engineering and
building of the knowledge base are described.
Feedback from the parties involved in testing and validating BUILDROOF is
documented. In addition the suitability of using expert systems in the developing
areas context in which BUILDROOF was developed, is discussed.
Finally, recommendations regarding potentially suitable areas of application for
expert systems in developing areas are outlined.
Description
A project report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Science in Engineering.
Keywords
Roofing, Roofs -- Design and construction, Expert systems (Computer science)