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C.N. Cooper, "CRANES - A Rule-Based Assistant with Graphics for Construction Planning Engineers", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "The Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 47-54, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.6.2.4

Abstract

The CRANES rule-based system for selection of tower cranes for multi-storey construction sites is described. The system incorporates a procedural graphics module which allows the user to suggest locations for tower cranes on a graphic display. The geometric and lifting requirements thus specified are then checked against a data-base of available machines. Knowledge about the production capabilities of tower cranes enables the system to compare the productivity requirements and spatial coverage requirements for a given contract. The user is then advised how he might amend his choice of cranes in order to maximise crane utilisation.

The system has been developed as part of a programme of research into techniques of knowledge acquisition for construction industry applications. The methods used are described. CRANES is currently written for the Savoir expert system shell and mounted on an IBM PC XT. The advantages and disadvantages of Savoir for this application are discussed.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 6 THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES TO CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper II.4 CRANES - A Rule-Based Assistant with Graphics for Construction Planning Engineers C.N. Cooper Department of Civil Enginering, University of Technology, Loughborough doi:10.4203/ccp.6.2.4 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper C.N. Cooper, "CRANES - A Rule-Based Assistant with Graphics for Construction Planning Engineers", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "The Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 47-54, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.6.2.4 Abstract The CRANES rule-based system for selection of tower cranes for multi-storey construction sites is described. The system incorporates a procedural graphics module which allows the user to suggest locations for tower cranes on a graphic display. The geometric and lifting requirements thus specified are then checked against a data-base of available machines. Knowledge about the production capabilities of tower cranes enables the system to compare the productivity requirements and spatial coverage requirements for a given contract. The user is then advised how he might amend his choice of cranes in order to maximise crane utilisation. The system has been developed as part of a programme of research into techniques of knowledge acquisition for construction industry applications. The methods used are described. CRANES is currently written for the Savoir expert system shell and mounted on an IBM PC XT. The advantages and disadvantages of Savoir for this application are discussed. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £34 +P&P)
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