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Civil-Comp Proceedings
ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 35
DEVELOPMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping
Paper IV.2
A Prototype KBS for Improving On-Site Productivity in High-Rise Construction P.F. Kaming*, S.O. Ogunlana#, W. Vidogah** and P.O. Olomolaiye**
*University of Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
P.F. Kaming, S.O. Ogunlana, W. Vidogah, P.O. Olomolaiye, "A Prototype KBS for Improving On-Site Productivity in High-Rise Construction", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 51-60, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.35.4.2
Abstract
Site productivity is a major area of concern to construction
firms. In this study, some relevant models of site productivity
have been reviewed, and a new computer-based model is
introduced to aid the monitoring and improvement of site
productivity in high-rise construction. IMPROVE II, a
knowledge-based system (KBS) for. improving site
productivity has been developed using the expert system
shell EXSYS. Knowledge was acquired from industry
experts, and relevant literature or1 productivity
improvement. The knowledge representation uses structured
production system, and inference mechanism utilizing
backward chaining strategy. Multiple attribute utility theory
(MAUT) was adopted for weighting the importance of the
factors in developing the knowledge-based system. The
system comprises four modules: Method and Technology,
Site Management, Working Environment, and Motivation
which can diagnose the site productivity problems
separately.
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