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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"Knowledge based systems"”.
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Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability
… philosophy as a foundation forconstructing knowledge-based system (KBS) in complex, ill-structured andhuman intensive domains.Dooyeweerd's transcendental philosophy is a relatively recent phenomenon inthe medium of the English language, and has only recently been considered inrelation to …
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Second generation knowledge based systems in habitat evaluation.
Many expert, or knowledge-based, systems have been constructed in the domain of ecology, several of which are concerned with habitat evaluation. However, these systems have been geared to solving particular problems, with little regard paid to the underlying relationships that exist within a …
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A problem solving strategy based on knowledge-based systems
The historical development of knowledge based systems (KBS) from artificial intelligence (AT) has led to a number of characteristics which isolate knowledge based systems from the rest of software development. In particular, it has led to the growth of 'stand alone' systems. This thesis argues that …
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Explanations In Contextual Graphs: A Solution To Accountability In Knowledge Based Systems
In order for intelligent systems to be a viable and utilized tool, a user must be able to understand how the system comes to a decision. Without understanding how the system arrived at an answer, a user will be less likely to trust its decision. One way to increase a user's understanding of how the …
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An experimental investigation of the use of explanations provided by knowledge-based systems
Ever since MYCIN introduced the idea of computer-based explanations to the artificial intelligence community, it has come to be taken for granted that all knowledge-based systems (KBS) need to provide explanations. While this widely-held belief has led to much research on the generation and …
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SEITRON SEIsmic elecTRONic handbook : a knowledge based systems approach to structural steel design
The Canadian steel code, CAN3-S16.1-M89, has become increasingly complex with the introduction of new seismic provisions, Clause 27, in its 1989 edition of the Handbook of Steel Design. The implementation of these provisions is meant to provide the necessary ductility and redundancy requirements …
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Domain Modeling for Knowledge-Based Systems: An Approach Based on Objects, Events, and Rules
… tasks. That is, we have shown that the same knowledge could be reusable in different tasks without any changes in the representation.
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A framework for the representation, acquisition and manipulation of strategic knowledge for knowledge-based systems
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The application of knowledge based systems to the abstraction of design and costing rules in bespoke pipe jointing systems
… the work undertaken in the creation of a knowledge based system aimed at facilitating the design and cost estimation of bespoke pipe jointing systems. An overview of the problem domain is provided and the findings from a literature review on knowledge based systems and applications in …
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Knowledge-based approaches to fault diagnosis. The development, implementation, evaluation and comparison of knowledge-based systems, incorporating deep and shallow knowledge, to aid in the diagnosis of faults in complex hydro-mechanical devices.
The use of knowledge-based systems to aid in the diagnosis of faults in physical devices has grown considerably since their introduction during the 1970s. The majority of the early knowledge-based systems incorporated shallow knowledge, which sought to define simple cause and effect relationships …
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SITE: System for Interactive Transfer of Expertise
Knowledge based systems are currently the most marketable products of Artificial Intelligence research. The process of developing a knowledge based system can be very time consuming and costly. This thesis provides an automated, structured, knowledge acquisition methodology for accelerated …
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Factors for generating initial construction schedules
… planning tool which is founded on experiential knowledge and on engineering and management procedures. In this dissertation a Knowledge-based Systems (KBS) approach is followed for acquiring, formalizing and representing construction scheduling knowledge.
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Development of expert systems as on-line operational aids
In recent years, the interest in Expert Systems (ES) has grown rapidly. The application of expert systems to power system operations and on-line environments is a new area of research. In this thesis, the issues involved with on-line knowledge based systems for operations is investigated. To begin, …
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A knowledge-based system for energy-efficient building design
… for the energy-efficient building design. Knowledge-Based Systems are well suited for the computerization of the Code requirements. By linking to simulation models representing the real world environment, the KBS approach can potentially support most aspects of compliance checking provided …
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Planning multisentential English text using communicative acts
… develop explanation presentation mechanisms for knowledge based systems which enable them to define domain terminology and concepts, narrate events, elucidate plans, processes, or propositions and argue to support a claim or advocate action. This requires the development of devices which select, …
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Informed selection and use of training examples for knowledge refinement.
Knowledge refinement tools seek to correct faulty rule-based systems by identifying and repairing faults indicated by training examples that provide evidence of faults. This thesis proposes mechanisms that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of refinement tools by the best use and selection of …
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