Expert Systems: A Primer for the Construction Manager

Abstract

Construction managers are only beginning to realize the true potential of the microcomputer. Computer systems for such applications as estimating, scheduling and cost control have been popular for many years. However, these applications are primarily limited to 'number crunching' and data manipulation. Computer systems that can make decisions and choose between alternative problem solutions are the next step towards computerization of construction management. The computer field of artificial intelligence has provided the 'expert system' which simplifies the creation of decision making systems. Keywords: Decision making, Computer systems, Management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225537

Entities

People

  • Henry V. Dobson Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Construction Equipment
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Excavation
  • Expert Systems
  • Inference Engines
  • Programming Languages
  • Rule Based Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy