Abstract
Prototype knowledge-based structural design systems have been reported in a number of papers. In this paper the representation and manipulation of design codes of practice is shown to represent a significant component of a knowledge-based structural design system. The use of various representations for design codes is discussed. A representation of codes as facts rather than rules is proposed and the advantages are outlined and illustrated. Illustrative examples from BS 5950:1985 'Structural Use of Steelwork in Building' are presented. © 1989.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 214-227 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 1989 |